General-Purpose Systolic Array: abstract simplified (17703479)

• This abstract for appeared for patent application number 17703479 Titled 'General-Purpose Systolic Array'

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a systolic array cell, which is a component that consists of two arithmetic logic units (ALUs) and a register-file. Multiple cells can be arranged in a matrix or array. The output of the first ALU in a cell is connected to the second cell on its right, and the output of the second ALU in the cell is connected to the third cell below it. Each cell can process a different instruction in each cycle, thanks to the two ALUs it contains.

Original Abstract Submitted

A systolic array cell is described, the cell including two general-purpose arithmetic logic units (ALUs) and register-file. A plurality of the cells may be configured in a matrix or array, such that the output of the first ALU in a first cell is provided to a second cell to the right of the first cell, and the output of the second ALU in the first cell is provided to a third cell below the first cell. The two ALUs in each cell of the array allow for processing of a different instruction in each cycle.