Modular integrated circuit with common interface

摘要

A modular integrated circuit includes a hub module that is coupled to a plurality of spoke modules via a plurality of hub interfaces. The plurality of hub interfaces provide a plurality of signal interfaces between the hub module and each of the plurality of spoke modules, wherein each of the plurality of signal interfaces is isolated from each of the other signal interfaces of the plurality of signals interface, and wherein each of the plurality of signal interfaces operates in accordance with a common signaling format.

主权项

1. A modular integrated circuit comprising:
a plurality of spoke modules; and a hub module that is coupled to the plurality of spoke modules via a hub and spoke architecture to facilitate inter-spoke communications through the hub module via a corresponding plurality of hub interfaces, the hub module including:
a power management unit, coupled to the plurality of hub interfaces to selectively supplies a plurality of power supply signals to the plurality of spoke modules via the plurality of hub interfaces; anda clock control circuit, coupled to the plurality of hub interfaces to selectively supplies a plurality of clock signals to the plurality of spoke modules via the plurality of hub interfaces;wherein the plurality of hub interfaces provides a plurality of signal interfaces between the hub module and each of the plurality of spoke modules, wherein each of the plurality of signal interfaces is isolated from each of the other signal interfaces of the plurality of signals interface, and wherein each of the plurality of signal interfaces operates in accordance with a common signaling format.