Multi-computer system with rows of nodes forming matrix - uses connection rule to minimise dia. of system for large number of nodes

摘要

The multicomputer system consists of a number of nodes, each contg. a computer and arranged in at least one line or in a closed loop and further connected via connections within the line according to a defined rule. Several lines of nodes are connected together to form a matrix whereby each one-dimensional submat'ix contains essentially the same connections. ADVANTAGE - Arrangement is expanded or modified so that dia. of system, i.e. longest minimum path between any two nodes, is as short as possible even for large number of nodes.