Title :
The AM3 associative processor
Author :
Klauer, Bernd ; Bleck, Andreas ; Waldschmidt, Klaus
Author_Institution :
J.W. Goethe Univ., Frankfurt, Germany
fDate :
4/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
As an associative 32-bit processor based on a modified Harvard architecture, the Associative Microprogrammable Multipurpose Monoprocessor (AM3) uses a standard address-bus system to handle von Neumann data and instructions. A separate addressless associative bus system links it to associative memory components. Its microprogrammability enables the AM3 to adapt to a variety of associative memory circuits. After discussing the AM3 architecture and programming environment, we present two application paradigms
Keywords :
content-addressable storage; multiprocessing systems; programming environments; 32-bit processor; AM3 associative processor; Associative Microprogrammable Multipurpose Monoprocessor; address-bus system; addressless associative bus system; application paradigms; associative memory circuits; associative memory components; instructions; microprogrammability; modified Harvard architecture; programming environment; von Neumann data; Algorithm design and analysis; Application software; Associative memory; CADCAM; Computer aided manufacturing; Computer architecture; Content addressable storage; Decision making; Read-write memory; Workstations;
Journal_Title :
Micro, IEEE
