ISBN: 9781332877140 - the ultraswitch: a vlsi network node for parallel processing (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the design and implementation of the New York University Ultracomputer, a pioneering effort in parallel computer architecture that helped shape the present-day understanding of distributed computing. The author, an integral part of the project, offers a first-hand account of the challenges and triumphs encountered during the development of this groundbreaking technology. Through detailed descriptions of the Ultracomputer's revolutionary switching networks and memory modules, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of the system's groundbreaking capabilities. The author's insights into the trade-offs made in the design and the resulting performance characteristics offer a valuable perspective on the evolution of parallel computing. The book not only documents the history of the Ultracomputer project but also explores the broader implications of its design principles for the future of computing. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…