A Scalable System Architecture for Use With Free Space Optical Interconnects in a 3-D Stacked Processor Environment
Abstract
This dissertation covers the development of a computer architecture to support synchronous serial communications over free space optical interconnects using the 3-D stacked processor technology. The architecture is based on existing implementations of message passing parallel systems, but adapted for the unique needs of an opto-electronic environment. A novel approach to dynamic clock synchronization over a free-space transmission bus is presented. Development of an architectural specification through identifying the components of a functional description and mapping them to an appropriate network model is outlined. By applying these techniques, the designer has the advantage of field tested solutions to the problems that occur in the development of complex, hybrid, hierarchal opto-electronic architectures and protocols.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA526519
Entities
People
- James F. Rorie Jr.
Organizations
- North Carolina State University