Systems and methods for switching using hierarchical networks
US9817933B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F15/7867
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for implementing boundary-less hierarchical networks including methods of generating such networks in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment, a hierarchical network in an integrated circuit that includes a plurality of computing elements, where the plurality of computing elements have M outputs and N inputs, and a plurality of switches arranged into stages of switches wherein the plurality of computing elements are connected to switches in a first stage, the switches in the first stage are connected to the plurality of computing elements and switches in a second stage, where the switches in the second stage are connected to the switches in the first stage, at least M+1 adjacent computing elements can connect to at least two nearest neighboring computing elements via a stage 1 switch, and every computing element can connect with every other computing element within the hierarchical network.
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