Performance Analysis of a Data-Flow Processor,
Abstract
A data-flow processor is structured as a packet communication system. Sections of a processor are connected by interconnection networks which have a great deal of inherent parallelism, and the sections communicate by means of fixed size information packets. The processing capability of a data-flow processor is determined through consideration of the flow of packets within the interconnection networks, and the actual performance of the processor is affected by the structure of the networks. The execution time of an instruction in a processor can vary greatly due to conflict within the interconnection networks. The performance of a data-flow processor is measured through consideration of the delays caused by this conflict, and the proper network structure and processing rate of a machine are determined through analysis of the best and worst case delays.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA014567
Entities
People
- David P. Misunas
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology