A life cycle model for the WSI associative string processor (WASP)

The paper presents a comprehensive life cycle model for the WSI associative string processor (WASP) which simulates the manufacture, acceptance, and operational life of a hypothetical target device. After 100,000 hours of continuous simulated operation, the device is shown to support an average of over 8.5 K APEs per wafer under a worst case scenario, and an average of over 12 K APEs per wafer under an expected case scenario.