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Interconnection Networks

Multiprocessors interconnection networks (INs) can be classified based on a number of criteria.
  1. Mode of Operation. According to the mode of operation, INs are classified as synchronous versus asynchronous.
  2. Control Strategy. According to the control strategy, INs can be classified as centralized versus decentralized.
  3. Switching Techniques. Interconnection networks can be classified according to the switching mechanism as circuit versus packet switching networks.
  4. Topology.An interconnection network topology is a mapping function from the set of processors and memories onto the same set of processors and memories.

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Cem Ozdogan 2006-12-27