A Hardware Comparison of Intermicroprocessor Communications Techniques

Abstract

A generalized multimicroprocessor utilizing the TI9900 and AMD2901 microprocessors is presented. Different types of microprocessors are used to provide extensive computational capability, versatile interprocessor communications, high reliability, and system flexibility. The system is especially suitable for high speed signal processing, data processing, and data handling. Measured data on the speed of interprocessor communication for three techniques is presented along with a comparative assessment of flexibility and reliability for the techniques.