Architecture for multi-task parallel processing
Dr. Lev Kirischian
Dept. Of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Ryerson University
| Organizer:IEEE Toronto Section Computer Society Chapter |
| Title: AGORA: Adaptive Group Organized
Reconfigurable Architecture for multi-task parallel processing |
| Speaker: Dr. Lev Kirischian Dept. Of Electrical & Computer Engineering Ryerson University |
| Abstract: Recent progress in partially reconfigurable SRAM based FPGA devices allow the implementation of architecture-to-task optimization mechanisms in conjunction with Run-Time Reconfigurable (RTR) computing platforms. This gives a dramatic increase of system cost-effectiveness for embedded and application specific computing systems. This talk will present a possible approach called AGORA: Adaptive Group Organized Reconfigurable Architecture. This system consists of two parts: a) Architecture-to-Task Optimization System (ATOS) and b) Run-Time Reconfigurable computing platform based on partially reconfigurable FPGA devices (Xilinx "Virtex" family). AGORA is oriented for multi-task parallel processing of data-flow tasks that can have different modes. Being based on partially reconfigurable FPGA devices and equipped by Cache memory for virtual hardware components, system allows fast switching between tasks or task modes. AGORA also has the ability for self recovery of logic resources by partial reconfiguration of faulty FPGA slots. Embedded Architecture-to-Task Optimization System (ATOS) will be able to minimize performance degradation by optimal reconfiguration of logic resources. AGORA has very high cost-performance and cost-reliability parameters and was developed for future aerospace applications as well as satellite - terrestrial digital communication. |
| Biography: Lev Kirischian was born in Tbilisi, the Capital of the Republic of Georgia. He got his BSc. and MASc. degrees in the Moscow Institute of Aviation Technology (MAI) with specialization in Aerospace Control Systems in 1978. Lev Kirischian earned his Ph.D. degree in the area of Parallel and Re-configurable Computing Systems at the Moscow Power Engineering Institute (MPEI) in 1985. Since 1978, Lev Kirischian had been involved in R&D projects of the first Soviet reconfigurable supercomputers: PS-300 (1979), PS-2000 (1982), and PS-3000 (1984) as well as a pilot version of the control system M-64 (1985), for the new generation of Soviet nuclear power stations. Within the period of 1986 -1995, Lev Kirischian held a position of Professor at the Institute for Professional Development of Electrical Engineers, and was also Head of the R&D Department in "Vetroen" Corp., working in the area of high-performance industrial embedded systems. As of 1995 Lev Kirischian has worked in Canada. He was a member of the R&D group at Unique Broadband Systems (UBS Inc.), which developed the first Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) system in North America. In October 1997, this DAB system was installed on the CN-Tower. He joined Ryerson University in August of 1998 and currently holds a position of Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His research interests are in the area of task-adaptive reconfigurable computing systems and automated architectural synthesis of data-flow parallel computers and FPGA-based stream processors. In 1999 he established the Laboratory of Embedded and Reconfigurable Systems for research and graduate studies purposes. Lev Kirischian is a registered Professional Engineer of Ontario (P.Eng). |
| Time and Location: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 7:00 Refreshments 7:30 Talk Dept. Of Electrical & Computer Engineering Ryerson University EricPalin Hall 87 Gerrard Street East Room: T216 |
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