International Journal of Computer and Information System (IJCIS)
Vol 5, No 1 (2024): IJCIS : Vol 5 - Issue 1 - 2024

A Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach for Network-on-Chip Layout Verification and Route Optimization

Chen, Jingyi (Unknown)
Wang, Shikai (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jan 2024

Abstract

This paper introduces a deep reinforcement learning approach for optimizing network-on-chip layout verification and route optimization. The proposed method addresses the challenges of increasing design complexity and traditional verification limitations in modern VLSI circuits. A novel three-headed policy gradient network architecture is developed to handle layout verification and routing optimization tasks simultaneously. The framework integrates feature extraction networks for topology analysis, policy networks for decision-making, and value networks for performance evaluation. The system employs a complex-valued reinforcement learning model to capture both spatial and temporal dependencies in NoC designs. Experimental results demonstrate significant improvements across multiple performance metrics: a 23.4% reduction in average packet latency, a 23.6% increase in network throughput, and a 20.8% decrease in power consumption compared to conventional methods. The verification accuracy achieves 98.7% with a false positive rate below 0.5%. The framework maintains consistent performance across various network sizes and traffic patterns, demonstrating robust scalability and practical applicability in real-world chip designs. Implementation results on ISPD 2005 benchmarks validate the effectiveness of the proposed approach, showing superior performance in both verification accuracy and optimization efficiency compared to existing state-of-the-art methods.

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Journal Info

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ijcis

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Control & Systems Engineering Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Electrical & Electronics Engineering Engineering

Description

The aim of this journal is to publish quality articles dedicated to all aspects of the latest outstanding developments in the field of informatics engineering. Its scope encompasses the applications of (but are not limited to) : 1. Artificial Intelligence 2. Software Engineering 3. System Design ...