Fundamental Underpinnings of Reconfigurable Computing Architectures

Reconfigurable architectures are a distinct point in the larger design space that includes programmable processors and nonprogrammable fixed-function devices. In this paper, we identify the major parameters that distinguish architectures in this design space and draw connections between these parame...

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Published in:Proceedings of the IEEE 2015-03, Vol.103 (3), p.355-378
Main Author: DeHon, Andre
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Delays
Design methodology
Logic gates
Program processors
Random access memory
Reconfigurable architectures
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Summary:Reconfigurable architectures are a distinct point in the larger design space that includes programmable processors and nonprogrammable fixed-function devices. In this paper, we identify the major parameters that distinguish architectures in this design space and draw connections between these parameters and physical requirements (e.g., energy, delay, and area) and application characteristics (e.g., word width, locality). Building on these connections, we identify the fundamental advantages that reconfigurable architectures can offer.
ISSN:0018-9219
1558-2256
DOI:10.1109/JPROC.2014.2387696