Objectives
After going through this unit, you should be able to:
- Describe the diffrent criteria on which classification of parallel computers are based;
- Examine the Flynn's classification based on data streams and instruction;
- Explain the Structural classification based on dissimilar computer organisations;
- Describe the Handler's classification based on three distinct levels of computer: Arithmetic logic unit (ALU), Processor control unit (PCU)Bit-level circuit (BLC), and
- Explain the sub-tasks or instructions of a program that can be implememnted in parallel based on the grain size.