Title :
Processor reconfiguration through instruction-set metamorphosis
Author :
Athanas, Peter M. ; Silverman, Harvey F.
Author_Institution :
Bradley Dept. of Electr. Eng., Virginia Polytech. Inst. & State Univ., Blacksburg, VA, USA
fDate :
3/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The processor reconfiguration through instruction-set metamorphosis (PRISM) general-purpose architecture, which speeds up computationally intensive tasks by augmenting the core processor´s functionality with new operations, is described. The PRISM approach adapts the configuration and fundamental operations of a core processing system to the computationally intensive portions of a targeted application. PRISM-1, an initial prototype system, is described, and experimental results that demonstrate the benefits of the PRISM concept are presented.<>
Keywords :
instruction sets; PRISM approach; PRISM concept; PRISM-1; computationally intensive portions; computationally intensive tasks; core processing system; experimental results; fundamental operations; general-purpose architecture; initial prototype system; instruction-set metamorphosis; processor reconfiguration; targeted application; Algorithm design and analysis; Application software; Computer aided instruction; Computer applications; Computer architecture; Field programmable gate arrays; Hardware; High performance computing; Logic arrays; Read-write memory;
