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Multi-processor with crossbar link of processors and memories and method of operation

US5471592A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 1994
Grant dateNov 28, 1995
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F12/0284
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

There is disclosed a multiprocessor system and method arranged, in one embodiment, as an image and graphics processor. The processor is structured with several individual processors all having communication links to several memories without restriction. A crossbar switch serves to establish the processor memory links and the entire image processor, including the individual processors, the crossbar switch and the memories, are contained on a single silicon chip.

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