Run-time Spatial Mapping of Streaming Applications to Heterogeneous Multi-Processor Systems

In this paper, we define the problem of spatial mapping. We present reasons why performing spatial mappings at run-time is both necessary and desirable. We propose what is—to our knowledge—the first attempt at a formal description of spatial mappings for the embedded real-time streaming application domain. Thereby, we introduce criteria for a qualitative comparison of these spatial mappings. As an illustration of how our formalization relates to practice, we relate our own spatial mapping algorithm to the formal model. Keywords Reconfigurable computing · Heterogeneous multi-processor systems · Run-time spatial mapping · Resource management

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2010
• Where: IJPP
• Authors: Philip K. F. Hölzenspies, Timon D. ter Braak, Jan Kuper, Gerard J. M. Smit, Johann Hurink
• Keywords: IJPP 2010, Mappings, Run-time Spatial Mapping, Spatial Mapping