Title :
Super computer technology at Convex
Author :
Dozier, Harold ; Gruger, Jeff
Author_Institution :
Convex Comput. Corp., Richardson, TX, USA
Abstract :
Several key design aspects of the Convex C Series supercomputer are presented. In particular, some of the key tradeoffs involved in the use of application-specific integrated-circuit (ASIC) devices are discussed. These include tradeoffs with respect to device power and technology, and where within the system ASIC devices were used as opposed to SSI/MSI devices. An overview of the simulation methodology used in the design is also presented
Keywords :
application specific integrated circuits; computer architecture; digital simulation; ASIC devices; Convex C Series supercomputer; application-specific integrated-circuit; design tradeoffs; simulation methodology; Application specific integrated circuits; CMOS technology; Cost function; Logic devices; Packaging machines; Power generation; Printed circuits; Shift registers; Supercomputers; Very large scale integration;
Conference_Titel :
Computer Design: VLSI in Computers and Processors, 1988. ICCD '88., Proceedings of the 1988 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Rye Brook, NY
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-0872-2
DOI :
10.1109/ICCD.1988.25650
