Title :
Toroidal networks
Author :
Robertazzi, Thomas G.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., State Univ. of New York, Stony Brook, NY, USA
fDate :
6/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The essential features of the toroidal network topology are examined, and its performance is evaluated. Some of the proposed applications of toroidal networks are described. Included in the discussion are metropolitan area network communication and multiprocessor interconnection, as well as the use of VLSI technology.<>
Keywords :
VLSI; computer networks; multiprocessor interconnection networks; network topology; VLSI technology; metropolitan area network communication; multiprocessor interconnection; toroidal network topology; Circuits; Computer networks; Joining processes; Metropolitan area networks; Multiprocessor interconnection networks; Network topology; Routing; Surface fitting; Very large scale integration; Visualization;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
