Structure memory designs for a database computer
David K. Hsiao, Krishnamurthi Kannan, Douglas S. Kerr · 1977
Recent developments in storage technologies have given computer system designers a wide range to consider in building large on-line systems. It is important that the requirements of each component of a proposed system be carefully recognized before choosing a particular technology for its implementation. The design of a database computer which takes advantage of emerging technologies has been proposed. In this paper, the design of an important component of the database computer, namely, the structure memory, is described. Three design alternatives using three different technologies are proposed. These are magnetic bubble memories, charge-coupled devices, and electron beam addressable memories. The relationship of the structure memory with other components of the database computer is briefly outlined.