Introduction to the Cell multiprocessor
J. Kahle, Michael Day, H. Peter Hofstee, Charles Johns, T. R. Maeurer, D. J. Shippy · IBM Journal of Research and Development · 2005
This paper provides an introductory overview of the Cell multiprocessor. Cell represents a revolutionary extension of conventional microprocessor architecture and organization. The paper discusses the history of the project, the program objectives and challenges, the design concept, the architecture and programming models, and the implementation.