How to assemble tree machines (Extended Abstract)
Sandeep N. Bhatt, Charles E. Leiserson · 1982
Many researchers have proposed that ensembles of processing elements be organized as trees. This paper explores how large tree machines may be assembled efficiently from smaller components. A principal constraint that we consider is the limited number of external connections from an integrated circuit chip. We also explore the emerging capability of restructurable VLSI which allows a chip to be customized after fabrication.