Title :
The evolution of computer architectures
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron., Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Abstract :
The evolution of computer architectures is reviewed, starting from the introduction of the von Neumann sequential machine and going through its various innovations up to the microprocessor. Its limitations are examined, and two main lines of further development are considered: the parallel von Neumann architectures and the new architectures based on new models of computation (dataflow, reduction machines). The trend toward a general-purpose parallel von Neumann architecture is stressed, and future architectures based on new technologies are mentioned
Keywords :
computer architecture; parallel architectures; reviews; computer architectures; dataflow; general-purpose parallel; parallel von Neumann architectures; reduction machines; Application software; Buildings; Computer architecture; Hardware; Humans; Magnetic devices; Magnetic semiconductors; Magnetostriction; Magnetostrictive devices; Technological innovation;
Conference_Titel :
CompEuro '91. Advanced Computer Technology, Reliable Systems and Applications. 5th Annual European Computer Conference. Proceedings.
Conference_Location :
Bologna
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-2141-9
DOI :
10.1109/CMPEUR.1991.257347