Research on a novel parallel computer memory accessing scheme is proposed in answer to the computer industries drastic need for an accessing mechanism which allows an unlimited number of processors to simultaneously read and write to a central memory in fractions of a microsecond per cycle. The proposed system consists of a business parallel architecture which will allow simultaneous parallel communications between an unlimited number of processors and/or a global memory. The proposed system will provide a significant leap in technology and will prove crucial to the international race to build the next generation computer. The key structural element of the accessing scheme will be modeled, fabricated, and tested to determine significant operating parameters. The results of the tests will be used to determine commercial viability.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships (IIP)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
8760954
Program Officer
Ritchie B. Coryell
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1988-02-15
Budget End
1988-10-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1987
Total Cost
$47,850
Indirect Cost
Name
Mram Incorporated
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Wayland
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
01778