ARM (R) (NYSE: ARM) today announced new chip interconnect technology that will increase the data throughput of high-performance computing (HPC), data center and cloud applications.
A month ago, ARM and Fujitsu jointly developed the supercomputer Post-K Computer to replace Riken’s supercomputer K Computer, Scientific Computing World reported. uln2308
ARM introduced the Scalable Vector Extension (SVE) on the ARMv8-A architecture to accelerate HPC performance.
ARM Introduces New Interconnect Technology The ARM CoreLink CMN-600 Consistent Mesh Network Interconnect and the CoreLink DMC-620 Dynamic Memory Controller enable higher data throughput for the latest ARM architecture-on-a-chip. The company said the new technology can provide 5 times the throughput, and more than 1TB per second bandwidth.
Monika Biddulph, general manager of the ARM Systems and Software Group, said that cloud-based demand requires better computing power from the service provider’s infrastructure. The new CoreLink system IP is based on the ARMv8-A architecture and offers flexibility to integrate different operations for optimal operation.
ARM in recent years also actively developing university computing technology. Since announcing the development of Post K Computer with Fujitsu, ARM has been working to improve the performance of high-performance computing. At the Hot Chips conference, ARM and Fujitsu also published SVE. bul6802
There are two main risks to high-performance computing. First, there is always the possibility of investment in new technology failure; Second, the industry is using the relevant technology, perhaps a technology is suitable for high-performance computing, but if not adopted will still fail.
Supercomputers also require high-bandwidth memory systems. The use of ARM processors to replace the current K Computer inside the SPARC processor, has been in the high-performance computing community caused a lot of topics. If ARM can use the ARM architecture to provide special features, may have the opportunity to lead the trend.
