Coprocessing expedites software-hardware development
M. Zuhl · OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information) · 1982
When two or more microsystems tackle a processing task, the overall system's throughput is greatly enhanced. Coprocessing can remove much of the burden normally shouldered by the main processor (hereafter referred to as the central processing unit) and can prevent potential bottlenecks as well. But for coprocessing to be optimally exploited, as in the Tekronix 8560 multiuser development system, the nature of the tasks to be performed must first be thoroughly examined. The author looks at the use of coprocessing in this multiuser development system.