Accession Number:

ADA048053

Title:

Computing in Store.

Descriptive Note:

Technical note,

Corporate Author:

STANFORD UNIV CALIF DIGITAL SYSTEMS LAB

Personal Author(s):

• Iliffe,John K.

Report Date:

1977-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

57.0

Abstract:

These notes provide an introduction to the class of single-instruction, multiple-data stream computers with the simplest processing elements. Design principles are explained in terms of hypothetical Distributed Processor Arrays, with examples drawn from experimental systems. Emphasis is placed on a minimising the cost differential when the DPA is compared with conventional main storage, and b designing the array control unit to support advanced forms of protection and language implementation. The influence of the DPA on general system design is examined briefly. Author

Descriptors:

• *CONTROL SYSTEMS
• *COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
• DATA PROCESSING
• COST ANALYSIS
• EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
• MATRICES(MATHEMATICS)
• ARRAYS
• PARALLEL PROCESSING
• DATA STORAGE SYSTEMS
• SYNCHRONISM
• INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Subject Categories:

• Computer Programming and Software
• Computer Hardware

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE