Data processing system

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2005-02-22

2005-02-22

Whitmore, Stacy A. (Department: 2812)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: processing

Processing architecture

Array processor

C712S015000, C712S018000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06859869

ABSTRACT:
A data processing system, wherein a data flow processor (DFP) integrated circuit chip is provided which comprises a plurality of orthogonally arranged homogeneously structured cells, each cell having a plurality of logically same and structurally identically arranged modules. The cells are combined and facultatively grouped using lines and columns and connected to the input/output ports of the DFP. A compiler programs and configures the cells, each by itself and facultatively-grouped, such that random logic functions and/or linkages among the cells can be realized. The manipulation of the DFP configuration is performed during DFP operation such that modification of function parts (MACROs) of the DFP can take place without requiring other function parts to be deactivated or being impaired.

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