Network-on-Chip

A Network-on-Chip (NoC) is a system that connects multiple components within a computer's processor using tiny communication pathways, or "networks," similar to how roads connect cities. Instead of each part communicating directly and separately, the NoC routes data efficiently across many small, organized channels. This improves performance, reduces delays, and saves space, especially in complex processors with many cores. Think of it as a smart internal mailing system that ensures information gets where it needs to go quickly and reliably inside the computer chip.