Modular multiple processor architecture using distributed cross-point switch

Patent · Tue Feb 21 00:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:6033068

Shelor, C F

A modular switching system is described for connecting a plurality of digital computers to a plurality of computer memories, the system comprising: a plurality of switching modules; groups of switching modules conductively coupled to each give digital computer of the plurality of digital computers for data transmission, each switching module of each group conductively coupled to a different one of the computer memories for data transmission; each switching module including means for forming a path for data storage and retrieval between its respective digital computer and a given one of the computer memories; and the switching modules operable in combination to arbitrate simultaneous attempts by two or more of the digital computers to access one of the computer memories.

• Assignee: LTV Aerospace, Dallas, TX
• Patent Number(s): US 4807184
• OSTI ID: 6033068
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: Filed date 11 Aug 1986
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS//MATHEMATICS, COMPUTING, AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
DIGITAL COMPUTERS
SWITCHING CIRCUITS
SUPERCOMPUTERS
COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
DESIGN
EQUIPMENT INTERFACES
MEMORY DEVICES
MODULAR STRUCTURES
COMPUTERS
ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
990210* - Supercomputers- (1987-1989)