Development of the Symbolic Processing Algorithmic Research Computer (SPARC)

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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 1980s. 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.

Author(s):
Juetten, P. G.
Author Organization(s):
CONTROL DATA CORP MINNEAPOLIS MN INFORMATION SCIENCES DIV
Descriptive Note:
Semi-annual rept. 1 Dec 1978-31 Jul 1979
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA149137
Pagination:
0045

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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
Contract/Grant Number(s):
MDA903-78-0288, ARPA ORDER-0288
Monitor Series:
DARPA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE, *COMPUTERS, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, IMAGE PROCESSING, INSTALLATION, LABORATORIES, LIBRARIES, LOADING(ELECTRONICS), REQUIREMENTS, SIGNAL PROCESSING, USER NEEDS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Computer Hardware
Keyword(s):
SPARC(Symbolic Processing Algorithmic Research Computer), LSI(Large Scale Integration)
Report Date:
1979 Jul 31