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Multithreaded architectures synthesize von Neumann computation model with data-driven evaluation to take advantage of both computation models. In this paper we propose the design and performance evaluation of a Large Context Multithreaded (LCM) architecture. The salient features of the proposed architecture are: (i) a layered approach to synchronization and scheduling of the three levels of program hierarchy, (ii) support for a large resident context to improve locality, and (iii) a novel high-speed buffer organization to ensures 100% data availability. Initial simulation results indicate that the proposed architecture is capable of sustaining very high processor utilization.
This work was supported by MICRONET — Network Centres of Excellence, Canada.
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Govindarajan, R., Nemawarkar, S.S. (1992). A large context multithreaded architecture. In: Bougé, L., Cosnard, M., Robert, Y., Trystram, D. (eds) Parallel Processing: CONPAR 92—VAPP V. VAPP CONPAR 1992 1992. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 634. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-55895-0_440
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