Equation 2 · Part 1 · Comparing the Main Approaches to Chiplets and Advanced Packaging
Symbol p^2
What this part means
the square of p; the pitch.
Its job in the formula
is squared: multiply the underlying quantity by itself. The square is a mathematical operation, not a second independent variable.
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Where the article explains it
Treating the joint as a grid of independent connections at pitch p , each connection occupying roughly of area, gives a first-order areal bandwidth density
The passage around this formula
Shortening the electrical path this way has a direct, quantifiable effect on how much bandwidth a given joint area can carry. Treating the joint as a grid of independent connections at pitch p , each connection occupying roughly of area, gives a first-order areal bandwidth density
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An exponent tells how a base is used in multiplication. In x³, x is the base and 3 is the exponent: x³ = x × x × x.
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Sources cited in the article section
- [6] Chiplets: Piecing Together the Next Generation of Chips (Part I) ↗
- [11] Architecture, Dataflow and Physical Design Implications of 3D-ICs for DNN-Accelerators ↗
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