C.ai: A Computing Environment for AI Research. Overview, PMS and Operating System Considerations

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Abstract:

A computer for artificial intelligence research is examined. The design is based on a large, straightforward primary memory facility about 8 million 74 bit words. Access to the memory is via at least 16 ports which are hardware protected there is dynamic assignment of the memory to the ports. The maximum port bandwidth is 8,600 million bitssec. Processors for languages e. g., LISP and specialized terminals e.g., video inputoutput can be reliably connected to the system during its operation. The approach is evolutionary in that high performance processors, such as the Standford AI Processor, can be connected to the memory structure, giving an overall power of at least 100 times a PDP-10 and 200 to 300 times a PDP-10 for list processing languages for 10 processors -- although 20 processors can be attached.

Author(s):
Bell, G. ; Freeman, P. ; Barbacci, M. ; Bhatia, S. ; Broadley, W.
Author Organization(s):
CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIV PITTSBURGH PA DEPT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0737531
Pagination:
0056

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFOSR-TR-72-0379
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F44620-70-C-0107, ARPA ORDER-827-5
Monitor Series:
TR-72-0379, DARPA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.3_Task and Monitor Resources; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_4.3_Maintain
Modernization Areas:
Quantum Science and Computing
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*DIGITAL COMPUTERS, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, DATA PROCESSING, FEASIBILITY STUDIES, INPUT OUTPUT DEVICES, INTERFACES, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Computer Hardware, Bionics
Keyword(s):
LISP PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE, PARALLEL PROCESSORS
Report Date:
1971 May 07