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Vector C: A vector processing language

Journal Article · · J. Parallel Distrib. Comput.; (United States)

The language Vector C is a superset of the conventional (scalar) programming language C with extensions to facilitate vector processing. The design goals and a methodology for performing language extensions and the extended language features of Vector C are presented. The implementation of Vector C on the Cyber 205 is nearing completion. Some empirical data are presented which demonstrate that Vector C can generate a code which executes at speeds that meet or exceed those of equivalent statements from 205 Vector Fortran. Readers are assumed to have some knowledge of the C language.

Research Organization:
Dept. of Computer Sciences, Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN 47907
OSTI ID:
6505475
Journal Information:
J. Parallel Distrib. Comput.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Parallel Distrib. Comput.; (United States) Vol. 2:2; ISSN JPDCE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English