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From: Paradigm Shift in Big Data SuperComputing: DataFlow vs. ControlFlow

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An example of the Maxeler DataFlow programming model: (a) Host code, (b) Manager code, and (c) Kernel code (a single kernel case): 2D convolution. Legend: SLiC = Compiler support for selected domain specific languages and customer applications. DFEvar = keyword used for defining the variables that internally flow through the configured hardware (in contrast to standard Java variables used to instruct the compiler). FIFO = First In First Out.

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