Mapping strategy for automatic design of systolic arrays

A mapping strategy for automatic design of systolic arrays is presented. Algorithms are specified in terms of data dependency and identity, and implementations are specified in terms of data propagation and sequence behavior. By establishing a relation between data propagation and sequence, an optimal mapping strategy is formulated as a problem of finding an integer solution of a set of linear equations. This approach provides a uniform framework to design a variety of systolic arrays. An automatic design program and some design examples are presented.<
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