Title :
Supercomputers-superchips for supercomputing
Author_Institution :
Convex Computer Corp., Richardson, TX, USA
Abstract :
The various forms of logic that are contenders for application to supercomputing are described, and their characteristics are compared. They include Si emitter-coupled logic and BiCMOS, and GaAs direct-coupled field-effect-transistor and current-mode logic. The potential of GaAs memory is also examined.<>
Keywords :
BIMOS integrated circuits; emitter-coupled logic; field effect integrated circuits; gallium arsenide; integrated memory circuits; BiCMOS; GaAs; GaAs direct-coupled field-effect-transistor; GaAs memory; Si; Si emitter-coupled logic; current-mode logic; BiCMOS integrated circuits; CMOS logic circuits; Central Processing Unit; Delay; Gallium arsenide; Logic devices; Logic gates; Silicon; Supercomputers; Workstations;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
