This chapter is a review of the subject of interconnection networks for high-
performance computers. Performance issues including latency, bandwidth and
power consumption are first presented, followed by discussions of design con-
siderations including technology, topology, packet switching nodes, message
structure and formation, performance analysis, and evaluation. Network design
implementation, architectures, and system demonstrations are then covered and
thoughts are offered on future directions, including optical interconnection net-
works on a chip.
1.4.20 Chapter 20. Simulation tools for devices, systems,
and networks (Robert Scarmozzino)
The ability of optical fiber telecommunications to satisfy the enormous demand for
network capacity comes ...