VLSI Based Multiprocessor Communications Networks.

Abstract

An analysis of the impact of VLSI technology on the design of multiprocessor communications networks is presented. Models for partitioning networks in terms of subnetworks which reside on a single VLSI chip, and in terms of path bit slicing are shown. Pin limitations, intra and inter-chip network type and various VLSI technology parameters are included in the model and results of simulation studies yielding optimum partitioning strategies under a variety of conditions are given. Investigations of procedures for handling network control are detailed and a promising design which solves the plane synchronization problem is illustrated. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA104747

Entities

People

  • Donald F. Wann
  • Mark A. Franklin

Organizations

  • University of Washington

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Circuits
  • Communication Networks
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Computing System Architectures
  • Data Transmission
  • Engineering
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Mesh Networks
  • Network Topology
  • Parallel Computing
  • Parallel Processing
  • Probability
  • Standards
  • Systems Engineering

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Parallel and Distributed Computing.