Introduction to the Cell multiprocessor

to the Cell multiprocessor J. A. Kahle M. N. Day H. P. Hofstee C. R. Johns T. R. Maeurer D. Shippy This paper provides an introductory overview of the Cell multiprocessor. Cell represents a revolutionary extension of conventional microprocessor architecture and organization. The paper discusses the history of the project, the program objectives and challenges, the design concept, the architecture and programming models, and the implementation.