Fair dynamic arbitration for a multiprocessor communications bus
Journal Article
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· Comput. Archit. News; (United States)
The finite element machine (FEM) is an experimental parallel computer consisting of an array of 36 asynchronous microcomputers. One method of interprocessor communication of FEM is a bi-directional parallel bus which uses a dynamic arbitration scheme to increase bus bandwidth. Testing of this bus revealed an imbalance in transfer rates for individual processors. The imbalance was traced to a defect in arbiter design, and two criteria were identified which must be met to ensure fair dynamic arbitration. These involve (1) priority sequencing, and (2) the efficiency of the arbiter. 3 references.
- Research Organization:
- Kentron International Inc., Hampton, VA
- OSTI ID:
- 5001010
- Journal Information:
- Comput. Archit. News; (United States), Journal Name: Comput. Archit. News; (United States) Vol. 5; ISSN CANED
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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