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Heterogeneous System Architecture
book

Heterogeneous System Architecture

by Wen-mei W. Hwu
November 2015
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
206 pages
6h 14m
English
Morgan Kaufmann
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Chapter 1

Introduction

W.-M. W. Hwu    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA

Abstract

Heterogeneous System Architecture is a compilation of works by many noted experts, who helped create the various HSA architecture specifications. This chapter sets the tone for the book by providing insights into why HSA is necessary. Additionally, it highlights what is contained in each chapter and provides author affiliations and additional background details about each of the authors.

Keywords:

Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA),

GPU,

DSP,

C++,

OpenCL,

HSAIL,

HSA foundation,

Compiler

We are experiencing a disruptive revolution in computing. After many decades of evolution, Central Processing Units (CPUs) have reached a plateau ...

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9780128008010