Advanced Computer Architecture and Parallel Processing [Hardcover]

Computer architecture deals with the physical configuration, logical structure, formats, protocols, and operational sequences for processing data, controlling the configuration, and controlling the operations over a computer. It also encompasses word lengths, instruction codes, and the interrelationships among the main parts of a computer or group of computers. This two-volume set offers a comprehensive coverage of the field of computer organization and architecture.

1. Introduction to Advanced Computer Architecture and Parallel Processing 1

1.1 Four Decades of Computing 2

1.2 Flynn’s Taxonomy of Computer Architecture 4

1.3 SIMD Architecture 5

1.4 MIMD Architecture 6

1.5 Interconnection Networks 11

1.6 Chapter Summary 15

Problems 16

References 17

2. Multiprocessors Interconnection Networks 19

2.1 Interconnection Networks Taxonomy 19

2.2 Bus-Based Dynamic Interconnection Networks 20

2.3 Switch-Based Interconnection Networks 24

2.4 Static Interconnection Networks 33

2.5 Analysis and Performance Metrics 41

2.6 Chapter Summary 45

Problems 46

References 48

3. Performance Analysis of Multiprocessor Architecture 51

3.1 Computational Models 51

3.2 An Argument for Parallel Architectures 55

3.3 Interconnection Networks Performance Issues 58

3.4 Scalability of Parallel Architectures 63

3.5 Benchmark Performance 67

3.6 Chapter Summary 72

Problems 73

References 74

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