Esprit project P1085 - reconfigurable transputer project

ESPRIT project P1085 has the objective of developing a high performance multi-processor computer with supporting software and a range of applications to demonstrate its performance. This paper discusses the progress made at the mid-point of the project in meeting this objective. Prototype machines based on a reconfigurable architecture have been built and are described. Software tools have been defined and are being implemented. Applications have been developed using Occam and the high performance being achieved is presented.