"The Future of Computing Performance: Game Over or Next Level?" ed. by Lynette I. Millett, Samuel H. Fuller
Committee on Sustaining Growth in Computing Performance; National Research Council
NAS Press | 2011 | ISBN: 0309159512 9780309159517 | 201 pages | PDF | 5 MB
This issue describes the factors that have led to the future limitations on growth for single processors that are based on complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technology. It explores challenges inherent in parallel computing and architecture, including ever-increasing power consumption and the escalated requirements for heat dissipation. The book delineates a research, practice, and education agenda to help overcome these challenges.