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Time-division optical communications in multiprocessor arrays

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Abstract

An optical communication structure for multiprocessor arrays that exploits the high communication bandwidth of optical waveguides is proposed. The structure takes advantage of two properties of optical signal transmissions on waveguides: unidirectional propagation and predictable propagation delays per unit length. Two novel time-division multiplexing approaches are proposed for non-SIMD environments to obtain a communication bandwidth comparable to that of message pipelining in SIMD environments. Analysis and simulation results are given to evaluate the communication effectiveness of the system. A clock distribution method is proposed to address potential synchronization problems. Finally, feasibility issues with current and future technologies are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProc Supercomput 91
PublisherPubl by IEEE
Pages644-653
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)0818621583, 9780818621581
DOIs
StatePublished - 1991
EventProceedings of Supercomputing '91 - Albuquerque, NM, USA
Duration: Nov 18 1991Nov 22 1991

Publication series

NameProc Supercomput 91

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of Supercomputing '91
CityAlbuquerque, NM, USA
Period11/18/9111/22/91

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