Development of the Symbolic Processing Algorithmic Research Computer (SPARC)

Abstract

The SPARC project is a research effort in computer architecture. Work is being performed in a joint effort to develop a processor to meet image and signal processing requirements in the 1980's. Utilizing advanced ECL LSI technology, the SPARC processor will initially serve as an add-on device to off- load computational load from a host of general-purpose computer. The goal of this phase of the program is the installation of SPARC processors in laboratories at both CMU and CDC in the late 1979 -- early 1980 timeframe. The hardware is being developed by CDC, along with system software. CMU is developing user software aids, along with a library of applications programs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 31, 1979
Accession Number
ADA149137

Entities

People

  • P. G. Juetten

Organizations

  • Control Data Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Addressing
  • Arithmetic
  • Assembly
  • Circuit Boards
  • Computer Architecture
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Crossbar Switches
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Data Transmission
  • Disassembly
  • Electronic Components
  • Image Processing
  • Instructions
  • Machines
  • Signal Processing
  • System Software

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Software Engineering