Abstract

The primary requirements for a tightly coupled multiprocessor interconnection network are high bandwidth, low latency, and a high degree of connectivity among the processors. Multiple passive star networks are attractive for multiprocessor interconnection networks because they offer maximum connectivity with a constant optical power budget, and are simple, relatively low cost yet robust structures [BLM93]. Using multiple passive stars, it is possible to design completely reconfigurable networks without the use of active photonic switches [GLZ91].

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