2025, Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part A
Advancements in distributed circuit architectures for next-generation communication systems
Author(s): Carlos Martínez, Lucía González and Javier Rodríguez
Abstract: The evolution of communication systems has driven the need for ultra-low latency, high throughput, massive connectivity, and energy-efficient hardware, leading to a shift from monolithic circuit designs to distributed circuit architectures. These architectures offer modular scalability, fault tolerance, and improved processing locality by distributing circuit blocks in a coordinated fabric. However, challenges such as inter-block synchronization, high-speed interconnect latency, aggregate power consumption, and the integration of emerging links (e.g., mm-wave, THz) remain. This research, "Advancements in Distributed Circuit Architectures for Next-Generation Communication Systems, " explores the evolution of distributed circuit paradigms, identifies key enabling technologies, and analyzes performance trade-offs and bottlenecks. It also proposes that distributed circuit fabrics with dynamically configurable interconnects and network-aware control logic can yield significant performance improvements—specifically, a ≥ 20% reduction in latency and energy per bit compared to traditional monolithic designs under equal throughput conditions. The study hypothesizes that incorporating fine-grained reconfigurability, locality of processing, and optimized inter-block synchronization within distributed architectures will enhance throughput, reduce latency, and lower energy consumption, ultimately addressing the demands of 6G and future communication systems.
DOI: 10.22271/27084531.2025.v6.i2a.103
Pages: 55-60 | Views: 73 | Downloads: 41
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Carlos Martínez, Lucía González, Javier Rodríguez. Advancements in distributed circuit architectures for next-generation communication systems. Int J Res Circuits Devices Syst 2025;6(2):55-60. DOI: 10.22271/27084531.2025.v6.i2a.103
