Abstract
Programmable Opto-electronic Multiprocessor systems (POEMs) are reviewed in terms of their architecture and system implementation considerations. We compare POEMs with VLSI computers based on scalability, performance and technological feasibility. Our results show that for parallel computers requiring a large number of globally con-nected simple processing elements POEM systems out perform their VLSI counterparts. We also report on the implementation of the POEM prototype currently in progress at UCSD.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 102570C |
Journal | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
Volume | 10257 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1990 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Digital Optical Computing: A Critical Review 1990 - Los Angeles, United States Duration: Jan 15 1990 → Jan 16 1990 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Computer Science Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering