Computer Memory Architecture for Hybrid Serial and Parallel Computing Systems

TitleComputer Memory Architecture for Hybrid Serial and Parallel Computing Systems
Publication TypePatents
Year of Publication2010
AuthorsVishkin U
Secondary AuthorsInc. X
Patent Version Number12/721,252
Date Published2010/11/11/
Abstract

In one embodiment, a serial processor is configured to execute software instructions in a software program in serial. A serial memory is configured to store data for use by the serial processor in executing the software instructions in serial. A plurality of parallel processors are configured to execute software instructions in the software program in parallel. A plurality of partitioned memory modules are provided and configured to store data for use by the plurality of parallel processors in executing software instructions in parallel. Accordingly, a processor/memory structure is provided that allows serial programs to use quick local serial memories and parallel programs to use partitioned parallel memories. The system may switch between a serial mode and a parallel mode. The system may incorporate pre-fetching commands of several varieties. For example, towards switching between the serial mode and the parallel mode, the serial processor is configured to send a signal to start...

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