Title :
A Simple Model of Processor—Resource Utilization in Networks of Communicating Modules
Author :
Speelpenning, B. ; Nievergelt, J.
Author_Institution :
Department of Computer Science, University of Illinois
Abstract :
A simple model of a system of processors competing for resources is presented. It permits the derivation of upper bounds for the utilization of the system components that are surprisingly close to those previously obtained from far more complicated analyses or simulations.
Keywords :
Interleaved memories; interaction model; performance analysis; resource utilization; shared resources; Analytical models; Bandwidth; Computational modeling; Degradation; Delay; Intelligent networks; Performance analysis; Resource management; Steady-state; Upper bound; Interleaved memories; interaction model; performance analysis; resource utilization; shared resources;
Journal_Title :
Computers, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TC.1979.1675282