Variable Topology Multicomputer System Evaluation.
Abstract
A novel system architecture called Variable Topology Multicomputer is investigated to implement large networks of low cost computers linked with serial communication paths which can be reconfigured according to the needs of each computation. Such structures will allow building highly parallel computer networks to satisfy a given class of computer requirements, especially in real-time. The basic computational module used is the convential Von Neuman machine. Each computing node contains a communication module with a number of serial inputs and outputs. By interconnecting these a given network topology can be achieved. The Variable Topology Multicomputer architecture is summarised including the main concepts and communication principles used. System performance measures such as delay time are evaluated by simuating a 64 node multicomputer topology. The model utilised is explained and results obtained by extensive simulation runs are documented. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA047058
Entities
People
- Yakup Paker
Organizations
- University of Westminster