gabriels@k.gp.cs.cmu.edu (Gabriel Silberman) (03/04/89)
16th International Symposium on Computer Architecture
Sunday (May 28,1989) and Thursday (June 1) Tutorials
Sunday Morning.
(1) Designing High Yield VLSI Systems. I. Koren.
In this tutorial we present an overview of techniques proposed in
recent years for designing high yield VLSI systems. These include
high density memories and other architectures, currently used in
manufactured integrated circuits. We will discuss the nature of
manufacturing defects and defect tolerance techniques for complex
VLSI chips. We then present commonly used models for yield which
serve to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed techniques.
LECTURER: I. Koren is currently a Professor of Electrical and
Computer Engineering at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
He was the chairman of the IEEE International Workshop on Defect
and Fault Tolerance in VLSI Systems, Oct. 1988. He is also a Guest
Editor for the IEEE Transactions on Computers special issue on
High Yield VLSI Systems, April '89. His research interests are
Defect and Fault Tolerant VLSI and WSI Architectures and Models
for Yield and Performance.
Sunday Afternoon.
(2) Parallel Processing Systems. H.J. Siegel.
This tutorial examines the design of tightly-coupled large-scale
parallel processing systems by presenting case studies of the
following machines. MPP is an existing mesh connected SIMD 16K PE
system. The Connection Machine is a 64K PE hypercube based SIMD
machine. Ultracomputer is a MIMD system with a multistage cube
fetch-and-add network (prototype under development). TRAC is a
reconfigurable multi-stage network based SIMD/MIMD system (prototype
built). PASM is a reconfigurable SIMD/MIMD machine using a
multistage cube type of network (prototype built).
LECTURER: H.J. Siegel is presently Professor at the School of
Electrical Engineering, Purdue University, and Director of the PASM
Parallel Processing Project. He is author of the book "Interconnection
Networks for Large-Scale Parallel Processing," and was General
Chair of ISCA '88. He has been an IEEE Computer Society Distinguished
Visitor. Currently, he is an Associate Editor of the Journal of
Parallel and Distributed Computing.
Sunday (All Day).
(3) RISC Systems, Architecture and Implementation.
V. Milutinovic and D. Tabak.
Part 1. (V. Milutinovic) RISC principles; advantages and
disadvantages. VLSI and compiler issues in RISC systems. Design
issues. GaAs-based design. Examples: Berkekey RISC I, II, SOAR.
Stanford and commercial MIPS. Register windows, delayed branch.
DARPA funded GaAs-based RISC projects. Technology/HLL tradeoffs.
LECTURER: V.M. Milutinovic is on the faculty of the School of
Electrical Engineering, Purdue University. He is the editor of the
IEEE Press Tutorial on Advanced Microprocessors and High-Level
Language Computer Architecture and the coeditor of the IEEE Press
Tutorial on Computer Architecture. He served as Guest Editor for
the IEEE Computer Special Issue on GaAs Computer Architecture and
Related Topics. He is the author of 2 books and editor of 4 books.
His research interests are GaAs computer architecture and computer
architecture for signal processing.
Part 2. (D. Tabak) Motorola M88000 system architecture and
interface. Multiprocessor M88000-based HYPERmodule. Intel 80960
32-bit RISC Controller, architecture and interface. Sun SPARC
architecture, register windows, Sun 4/200 workstations. Am 29000
architecture and system configuration.
LECTURER: D. Tabak is Professor of Electrical and Computer
Engineering at George Mason University, Fairfax, VA. He is coauthor
of the book "Optimal Control by Mathematical Programming," and author
of the book "RISC Architecture." He is an Associate Editor of the
journals Automatica, Engineering Applications of AI, Journal of
Microcomputer Applications and Journal of Microprocessors and
Microsystems. His research interests are Process Control, Parallel
Processing, Microprocessors, and Computer Architecture.
Thursday Morning.
(4) Advanced Computer Architecture. D.P. Agrawal.
Computer Architecture is expected to cover the gap between
digital hardware and computer software. In this tutorial we
will emphasize the importance of such a close interaction and
will show the impact of parallel/distributed processing and
VLSI technology. We will examine tradeoffs in the design of
supercomputers and potential advantages of unique architectural
concepts. Strategies for evaluating system performance will
also be covered.
LECTURER: D.P. Agrawal is Professor of Electrical and Computer
Engineering at North Carolina State University, Raleigh. He was
Program Chairman for the 13th ISCA. His tutorial on Advanced
Computer Architecture has been published by IEEE Computer Society
Press. He is editor of various journals leading in this field and
a Distinguished Visitor of the Computer Society. His research
interests include software and hardware aspects of Parallel/Distributed
Processing, Computer Architecture, Reliability and Testing.
Thursday Afternoon.
(5) Cache Memories. A.J. Smith.
Cache memories are used in almost all large and medium scale
computers as well as in microprocessor systems, in order to
effectively reduce the memory access time. This tutorial will
cover the design of and performance considerations for cache
memories. Topics covered will include: cache fetch, placement,
and replacement algorithms, store through vs. copy back updating
of main memory, virtual address, user/supervisor, and multilevel
caches, etc. The material presented is largely drawn from the
lecturer's article in Computing Surveys (Sept.'82) and more
recent papers (ISCA '85 and '86, IEEE Transactions on Computers).
LECTURER: Alan J. Smith is Professor at the Department of Electrical
Engineering and Computer Sciences, University of California, Berkeley.
Presently he is a consultant to Toshiba Corporation of Japan, and Intergraph
Corporation of Palo Alto, CA. His research interests are Computer
Performance Analysis, Mathematical Modeling of Computer Systems and Devices,
Operating Systems, and Computer Architecture.
Thursday (All Day).
(6) Dataflow vs. von Neumann: Two Ends of a Spectrum.
L. Bic and J.L. Gaudiot.
The tutorial will provide an in-depth notion of the basic
principles of dataflow languages (Id, Val, SISAL), architectures,
(Id machine, Manchester machine, TX 16, Hughes machine), and
applications, including an assessment of the field's impact on
parallel processing architectures. Furthermore, it will relate
dataflow principles to von Neumann style computing. The basic
premise is that dataflow and von Neumann systems represent the
two extreme ends of a spectrum of possible systems. Dataflow is
not necessarily a self-contained approach to developing multiprocessor
systems. Rather, its priciples may be applied at various levels of
systems design to improve programmability as well as performance.
LECTURERS: L. Bic is Associate Professor at University of California,
Irvine. His research interests are Dataflow Models of Computation,
High Level Languages and Dataflow Computer Architectures.
J.L. Gaudiot is Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical
Engineering Systems, University of Southern California, Los Angeles.
He is a consultant to TRW, Hughes Aircraft, Logabax, and R&D Associates.
His research interests are Fault-Tolerant Multiprocessor Systems,
Logic Programming Parallel Machines, and Dataflow Multicomputers.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SYMPOSIUM LOCATION
The Hyatt Regency Hotel in Jerusalem, overlooking the Old City,
five minutes drive to the center of Jerusalem. This is the most
modern hotel in Jerusalem with indoor and outdoor pools, sauna
baths, health and fitness center, tennis courts, game rooms and
other recreational facilities. Tel. +972-2-821333.
TUTORIALS LOCATION
Beit Meirsdorf, on Mt. Scopus Campus of Hebrew University,
walking distance from Hyatt Regency Hotel.
LANGUAGE
The official language of the Symposium is English.
POSTER SESSION
A special Poster Session will be held during the Symposium.
Details will be announced.
ACCOMPANYING PERSONS PROGRAM
Accompanying persons program includes Cheese and Wine reception,
half-day tour of New City, half-day tour with participants - Old
City of Jerusalem. The fee is US $50.
MEALS
Special reduced lunch rates will be offered to the Symposium
participants. In addition, the Hyatt Regency's restaurants and
cafeterias offer a variety of regional dishes and continental cuisine.
VISAS
For participants from most countries a visa to Israel is not
necessary, but we suggest you ask your travel agent to check for you.
CLIMATE
The weather in Jerusalem in May is generally mild and pleasant by
day and cooler by night. Temperatures range from 15 to 26C (59 to 79F).
CLOTHING
Informal for all occasions. Should you be planning any excursions
we suggest you also bring sunglasses, head covering and comfortable
walking shoes. A jacket may be necessary for cool evenings.
Do not forget to pack a swimsuit!
SECRETARIAT
The Secretariat will be pleased to provide any information
required. Please address all correspondence to:
The Secretariat, ISCA '89,
90A Hayarkon Street, P.O.Box 3190, Tel Aviv 61031, Israel.
Tel: +972-3-246261, Telex: 33614 UNITR IL. Cable: TOURUNI,
Fax: +972-3-242610.
TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION AND SIGHTSEEING
Unitours Israel (same address as Symposium Secretariat) is the
official Travel Agent for ISCA '89. EL-AL Israel Airlines is the
official carrier for this Symposium. For flight information
please contact EL-AL's representative in your area. For special
airfares from the USA please contact Dandi at Travel Emporium,
40 Triangle Center, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, Tel:(914)245-8825
Fax:(914)245-8537. Since these fares carry certain restrictions,
please contact Dandi no later than March 24, 1989.
The participants of ISCA '89 will enjoy specially reduced rates
obtained by Unitours for accommodation, sightseeing, car rental
etc. All major car rental companies operate in Israel.
HOTELS
Rooms have been reserved for Symposium participants at the
following special rates:
Hotel Per person in double room Single room
Hyatt Regency US $ 53.50 US $ 99.50
Knesset Tower US $ 26.50 US $ 41.50
(10 min. drive from Hyatt Regency)
Beit Meirsdorf US $ 23.50 US $ 40.00
(10 min. walk from Hyatt Regency)
The above rates include a rich Israeli buffet breakfast and all taxes.
AIRPORT ASSISTANCE
Participants booking accommodation through Unitours and notifying
flight details will be assisted by the Unitours representative at
the airport Luggage Hall throughout the main arrival day, May 28.
POST SYMPOSIUM TOURS
Special Post Symposium sightseeing tours throughout Israel will
be available. Early registration is recommended.
TOUR A. North, 3 days.
The itinerary will include the following highlights:
Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Safed, Golan Heights, Capernaum, Sea of
Galilee, Nazareth. Tour ends in Tel Aviv. (3 nights in first
class hotels on bed & breakfast basis + 1 dinner.)
TOUR B. South, 4 days.
The itinerary will include the following highlights:
Jericho, Massada, Dead Sea, Eilat, Avdat, Sde Boker. Tour ends
in Tel Aviv. (4 nights in first class hotels on bed & breakfast
basis + 1 dinner.)
TOUR C. Egypt, 5 days (Transfers and 3 days sightseeing).
The itinerary will include: Cairo, Luxor, Valley of Kings,
Memphis, Sakara and Giza. Tour ends in Tel Aviv. (4 nights in
first class hotels on half board basis.)
For further information please contact Unitours Israel, at the
Secretariat's address. Contacts for:
TOPIC NAME PHONE E-MAIL
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* General Michael Yoeli +972-4-294314 myoeli@techsel.bitnet
Information myoeli@sel.Technion.AC.IL
Gabby Silberman 412-268-6636 gabby@maxwell.ece.cmu.edu
* Tutorials Daniel Tabak 703-323-4143 dtabak@gmuvax.bitnet
* Travel Ilan Spillinger ilan@techsel.bitnet
Grants ilan@sel.Technion.AC.IL
Gabby Silberman 412-268-6636 gabby@maxwell.ece.cmu.edu
* Workshops Trevor Mudge 313-764-0203 tnm@crim.eecs.umich.edu