Introduction to the cell multiprocessor

  • Authors:
  • J. A. Kahle;M. N. Day;H. P. Hofstee;C. R. Johns;T. R. Maeurer;D. Shippy

  • Affiliations:
  • -;-;-;-;-;-

  • Venue:
  • IBM Journal of Research and Development - POWER5 and packaging
  • Year:
  • 2005

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Abstract

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 disign concept, the architecture and programming models, and the implementation.