Chip Multicore Processors

What it is about

You will learn the fundamentals and central problems of parallel processing on multi-core processors: motivation, potentials and typical challenges in the parallel execution of programs as well as architectural concepts such as memory hierarchy, coherence, synchronization and on-chip interconnect networks. In the end you will be able to evaluate different processor architectures and assess solution approaches for multi-core systems.

What you will be able to do

• Know problems and solution approaches of parallel processing on multi-core processors
• Carry out a categorization of multi-core processors
• Apply Amdahl's law
• Understand memory hierarchy and coherence
• Explain synchronization mechanisms
• Describe On-Chip Networks (NoC)
• Assess programming models for multi-core processors
• Evaluate architectures and their advantages/disadvantages

What the module consists of

• VorlesungDelivery of content: lecture complemented by group discussions and case studies
• ÜbungExemplary solutions of problems and in-depth case study work
• Selbststudium/HausaufgabenPreparation of scientific publications for deeper understanding

Teaching method

• Frontalunterrichtfor structured conveyance of core content
• Gruppendiskussionenfor reflection and deepening of lecture content
• Exemplarische Übungsaufgabenfor practical application and deepening of knowledge
• Selbststudium (Aufbereitung wissenschaftlicher Publikationen)for independent deeper understanding