Digital systems of all types are becoming largely interconnection limited.
That is, the communication fabric, rather than computing speed is becoming
the main factor that limits the performance, size and power consumption
of the system. Interconnection networks can be found in environments ranging
from embedded systems-on-chips (SoCs) to large supercomputers.
This course will deal with architectures, algorithms and other issues
related to inteconnection networks.
Text:
Principles & Practices of Interconnection Networks,
by W. J. Dally and B. Towles, Morgan Kaufman, 2004.
Papers from current literature
Prerequisites: Basic ideas in architecture, algorithms, and their analysis.
Tentative Topics: Topologies, Multistage Interconnection Networks, Buses, Routing (oblivious and adaptive), Flow Control, Deadlock and livelock, error contol, reconfigurable networks.
Basis for grading:
| Midterm Exam Take home exam/project Final-Exam |
tentatively October 13
December 10 from the Fall 2008 schedule |
35% 30% 35% |
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