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High Performance Embedded Computing Workshop

20 – 22 September 2005

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20 September
  Welcome
David Martinez / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
  Keynote Address
Brig Gen Gary Connor / Hanscom AFB
Address
  Opening Remarks
Robert Bond / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
  Session 1: Advanced Hardware
Robert Bond / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
  * Denotes presenter other than first author.
 

Future of Embedded Software from an Historical Perspective (Invited)
Robert Graybill / DARPA IPTO

Cell Processor (Invited)
James Kahle / IBM

Applications Kernels on Graphics Processing Units: An Analysis of Hidden Markov Models, Support Vector Machines, Hyperspectral Imaging, and Latent Semantic Indexing
Sean Ahern / Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
David Bremer / Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
* John Johnson / Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Holger Jones / Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Yang Liu / Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Jeremy Meredith / Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Sheila Vaidya / Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Candace Culhane / Department of Defense
Abstract Presentation

Embedding Applications within a Storage Appliance

Roger Chamberlain / Washington University
Abstract Presentation

  Poster / Demo A: FPGAs Everywhere
Michael Vai / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
  * Denotes presenter other than first author.
  Poster / Demo A Précis
Poster A.1 Super-FPGA: Overcoming Von Neumann to Save Moore
Venkatesh Akella / University of California
Soheil Ghiasi / University of California
Abstract Précis
Poster A.2 Mapping of a 2D SAR Backprojection Algorithm to an SRC Reconfigurable Computing MAP Processor
Peter Buxa / AFRL, Sensors Directorate
LeRoy Gorham / AFRL, Sensors Directorate
Mathew Lukacs / AFRL, Sensors Directorate
David Caliga / SRC Computers, Inc.
Abstract Précis
Poster A.3 Enhancing FPGA Based Encryption on the Cray XD-1
Joseph Fernando / Ohio Supercomputer Center–Springfield
Dennis Dalessandro / Ohio Supercomputer Center–Springfield
Ananth Devulapalli / Ohio Supercomputer Center–Springfield
Ashok Krishnamurthy / Ohio Supercomputer Center–Columbus
Abstract Précis
Poster A.4 A Superpipelined CORDIC Unit
Michael Fitzharris / Drexel University
* Jeremy Johnson / Drexel University
Prawat Nagvajara / Drexel University
Servesh Tiwari / Drexel University
Abstract Précis
Poster A.5 Real-Time FPGA Implementation of Adaptive Beamforming Using QR Decomposition
Michael Gay / QinetiQ Ltd.
Abstract Précis
Poster A.6 A Data-Driven SoC System for Embedded Continuous Speech Recognition
Raymond Hoare / University of Pittsburgh
Kshitij Gupta / University of Pittsburgh
Jeffrey Schuster / University of Pittsburgh
Abstract
Poster A.7 Iterative Demodulation and Turbo Decoding for Distributed Radio Receivers
Preston Jackson / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Joel Goodman / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Hector Chan / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Abstract Précis
Poster A.8 Automatic Mapping of MATLAB Code to Parallel FPGAs on the SGI Altix
Michael Murphy / Silicon Graphics, Inc.
* Michael Raymond / Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Steve Reinhardt / Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Abstract Précis
Poster A.9 Interface Techniques for Microprocessors Embedded Within FPGAs
Joshua Noseworthy / Northeastern University
Miriam Leeser / Northeastern University
Abstract Précis
Poster A.10 Parallel FFT and Parallel Cyclic Convolution Algorithms with Regular Structures and No Processor Intercommunication
Marvi Teixeira / Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
Miguel de Jesus / Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
Yamil Rodriguez / Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
Abstract Précis
Poster A.11 A Methodology for Exploring Finite-Precision Effects When Solving Linear Systems of Equations with Least-Squares Techniques in Fixed-Point Hardware
Ramon Uribe / AccelChip, Inc.
* Thomas Cesear / AccelChip, Inc.
Abstract Précis
Poster A.12 Rapid Prototyping of a Real-Time Range Compression Processor
Michael Vai / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Thomas Anderson / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Albert Horst / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Robert Gallagher / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Larry Retherford / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Tom Emberley / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Preston Jackson / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Cy Chan / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Charles Rader / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Huy Nguyen / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Paul Monticciolo / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Abstract Précis
  Session 2: Hardware Architecture and System Metrics
Paul Monticciolo / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Focus 1: Algorithms and FPGAs
Hendrik Spaanenburg / Advanced Principles Group, Inc.
  * Denotes presenter other than first author.
  A Next Generation Ultra-High Performance Scalable Processing Architecture for Embedded Defense Signal and Image Processing Applications
Stewart Reddaway / WorldScape Defense, LLC
Rick Pancoast / Lockheed Martin MS2
Dhon Paulo / Lockheed Martin MS2
* Pete Rogina / WorldScape Defense, LLC
Unbounded Transactional Memory (Invited)
Charles Leiserson / MIT
  A VLIW Processor with Hardware Functions: Increasing Performance While Reducing Power
Raymond Hoare / University of Pittsburgh
Alex Jones / University of Pittsburgh
Dara Kusic / University of Pittsburgh
Joshua Fazekas / University of Pittsburgh
Gayatri Mehta / University of Pittsburgh
John Foster / University of Pittsburgh
Abstract Presentation
High-Performance FPGA-Based QR Decomposition
Huy Nguyen / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
James Haupt / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Michael Eskowitz / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Birol Bekirov / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Jonathan Scalera / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Thomas Anderson / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Michael Vai / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Kenneth Teitelbaum / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Abstract Presentation
  Implementations of Signal Processing Kernels Using Stream Virtual Machine for Raw Processor
Jinwoo Suh / University of Southern California, ISI
Stephen Crago / University of Southern California, ISI
Dong-In Kang / University of Southern California, ISI
Janice McMahon / University of Southern California, ISI
Abstract Presentation
Pipelined Data Path for an IEEE-754 64-Bit Floating-Point Jacobi Solver
Gerald Morris / University of Southern California
Viktor Prasanna / University of Southern California
Abstract Presentation
  The HPEC Challenge Benchmark Suite
Ryan Haney / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Theresa Meuse / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Jeremy Kepner / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
James Lebak / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Abstract Presentation
Sparse Matrix-Vector Multiplication Kernel on a Reconfigurable Computer
Sreesa Akella / University of South Carolina
Melissa Smith / Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Richard Mills / Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Sadaf Alam / Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Richard Barrett / Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Jeffrey Vetter / Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Abstract Presentation
  A Relative Development Time Productivity Metric for HPC Systems
Andrew Funk / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Jeremy Kepner / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Victor Basili / University of Maryland
Lorin Hochstein / University of Maryland
Abstract Presentation
GPGP: General Purpose Computations Using Graphics Processors
Naga Govindaraju / University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ming Lin / University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
* Dinesh Manocha / University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Abstract
  Mitigating the Risks Facing Large Scale Computational Science (Invited)
Douglass Post / HPCMO
Presentation
 
  Banquet Presentation – The Software Industry: How Business Models Are Changing from Products to Services
Michael Cusumano / MIT Sloan
21 September
  Session 3: Advanced Parallel Environments
Mike Harris / BAE Systems
  * Denotes presenter other than first author.
  X10 Programming (Invited)
Vivek Sarkar / IBM Research
Presentation
 
  MathWorks Recent and Future Solutions for High Productivity Technical Computing (Invited)
Roy Lurie / The MathWorks, Inc.
Cleve Moler / The MathWorks, Inc.
 
  Advanced Hardware and Software Technologies for Ultra-long FFT’s
Hahn Kim / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Jeremy Kepner / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Michael Vai / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Crystal Kahn / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Abstract Presentation
 
  An Interactive Approach to Parallel Combinatorial Algorithms with Star-P
John Gilbert / University of California, Santa Barbara
Viral Shah / University of California, Santa Barbara
Todd Letsche / Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Steven Reinhardt / Silicon Graphics, Inc.
* Alan Edelman / MIT
Abstract Presentation
 
  Poster / Demo B: High Performance Software Technologies
Albert Reuther / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
  * Denotes presenter other than first listed author.
  Poster / Demo B Précis
Poster B.1 Process and Shared Object Library Scheduling for High-Performance Hybrid-Reconfigurable Embedded Systems
Philip Brisk / UCLA Computer Science Department
Adam Kaplan / UCLA Computer Science Department
Majid Sarrafzadeh / UCLA Computer Science Department
Poster B.2 Improving Rapid Application Development Environments Through Coordination
Nicholas Carriero / Yale University
David Gelernter / Yale University
Martin Schultz / Yale University
Abstract Précis
Poster B.3 Performance Estimates of a STAP Benchmark on the IBM Cell Processor
Luke Cico / Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Jon Greene / Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Robert Cooper / Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Abstract Précis
Poster B.4 Open HPEC Systems: Design and Profiling Tools for Multiprocessor Signal Processing Applications Using MPI
Benoît Guillon / Thales Computers
Jérôme Blanc / Thales Computers
Benoît Masson / Thales Computers
Gerard Cristau / Thales Computers
* Vincent Chuffart / Thales Computers
Abstract Précis
Poster B.5 Integration of Interactive MATLAB and Linux Clusters
Joan Puig Giner / Interactive Supercomputing, Inc.
Vern Shrauger / Interactive Supercomputing, Inc.
Abstract
Poster B.6 Application of Functional Coverage-Driven-Verification (CDV) Methodology to Real-Time Embedded Systems-on-Chip (SoC) for HW/SW State-Space Co-verification and Architectural Exploration
Giles Hall / Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
* J. Marc Edwards / Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Abstract Précis
Poster B.7 Combining Moore’s Law and Amdahl’s Law and Communication: How Software Can Save Moore’s Price/Performance Model
Kevin Howard / Massively Parallel Technologies
James Lupo / Massively Parallel Technologies
Abstract
Poster B.8 What Makes HPEC Applications Challenging? – Understanding Application/Architecture Interactions
David Koester / The MITRE Corporation
Abstract Précis
Poster B.9 InfiniPath: A New High Speed, Low Latency Cluster Interconnect
Greg Lindahl / PathScale, Inc.
Abstract Précis
Poster B.10 How Code Generation Will Save Moore’s Law
William Lundgren / Gedae, Inc.
Kerry Barnes / Gedae, Inc.
James Steed / Gedae, Inc.
Abstract Précis
Poster B.11 Evaluation of Graphical Programming and Automated Code Generation Software Tools for Use in Missile Defense Applications
Rick Pancoast / Lockheed Martin MS2
Chris Robbins / Management Communications & Control, Inc.
Rocco Dragone / Lockheed Martin MS2
Joann Harvey / Lockheed Martin MS2
Walter Spehalski / Lockheed Martin MS2
Abstract Précis
Poster B.12 FPGA Implementation of MIMO Wireless Receiver in Interference
Tri Phuong / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Derek Young / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Daniel Bliss / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Keith Forsythe / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Abstract Précis
Poster B.13 Applying Model Driven Architecture to Radar Systems
Terri Potts / Raytheon Company
Stefanie Chiou / Raytheon Company
Gregory Eakman / PathFinder Solutions
Abstract Précis
Poster B.14 Scalable and Portable Supercomputing
Gail Walters / CPU Technology, Inc.
Scott Nelson / CPU Technology, Inc.
Steven Manuel / CPU Technology, Inc.
Abstract Précis
Poster B.15 Accelerating Blocked Matrix-Matrix Multiplication Using a Software-Managed Memory Hierarchy with DMA
Roland Wunderlich / Carnegie Mellon University
Markus Püschel / Carnegie Mellon University
James Hoe / Carnegie Mellon University
Abstract Précis
  Session 4: Advanced Software Session – Award Finalists
Rick Pancoast / Lockheed Martin
  † Received Best Paper award.
  † pMapper: Automatic Mapping of Parallel MATLAB Programs
Nadya Travinin / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Henry Hoffmann / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Robert Bond / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Hector Chan / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Jeremy Kepner / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Edmund Wong / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Abstract Presentation
 
  † VSIPL++Pro – A High-Performance VSIPL++ Implementation
Jules Bergmann / CodeSourcery, LLC
Mark Mitchell / CodeSourcery, LLC
Stefan Seefeld / CodeSourcery, LLC
Zack Weinberg / CodeSourcery, LLC
Nathan Myers / CodeSourcery, LLC
Rick Pancoast / Lockheed Martin, NE & SS
Abstract Presentation
 
  † High-Productivity Stream Programming for High-Performance Systems
Rodric Rabbah / MIT CSAIL
Bill Thies / MIT CSAIL
Michael Gordon / MIT CSAIL
Janis Sermulins / MIT CSAIL
Saman Amarasinghe / MIT CSAIL
Abstract Presentation
 
 

Panel: Will Software Save Moore’s Law?
Moderator:
Dr. James C. Anderson / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Presentation

Distinguished Panelists:
Mr. Robert Bond / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Dr. Vivek Sarkar / IBM Research
Presentation
Dr. Guy L. Steele / Sun Microsystems
Presentation
Dr. William Bail / The MITRE Corporation
Presentation

 
22 September
  Software Producibility (Invited)
John Grosh / OSD
 
  Session 5: Standards Usage and Updates
Craig Lund / Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
  * Denotes presenter other than first author.
  Using the OCP Standard for FPGA Reuse
Ian Mackintosh / OCPIP
 
  OMG Data-Distribution Service (DDS): Architectural Update
Joseph Schlesselman / Real-Time Innovations, Inc.
* Gerardo Pardo-Castellote / Real-Time Innovations, Inc.
Bert Farabaugh / Real-Time Innovations, Inc.
Abstract Presentation
 
  Eclipse for High-Performance Computing
Sky Matthews / IBM Rational Software
 
  UML 2.0 Profiles for Modeling Real-Time and Quality of Service
Sky Matthews / IBM Rational Software
Presentation
 
  Integrating VSIPL Support in the Dataflow Interchange Format
Chia-Jui Hsu / University of Maryland at College Park
Shuvra Bhattacharyya / University of Maryland at College Park
Abstract Presentation
 
  Implementation of an Embedded DoD VSIPL Application on the DARPA Polymorphous Computing Architectures (PCA) RAW Processor
Joseph Cook / Lockheed Martin MS2
Stephen Crago / USC, Information Sciences Institute
Lou Morda / Lockheed Martin MS2
Rick Pancoast / Lockheed Martin MS2
Jinwoo Suh / USC, Information Sciences Institute
Abstract Presentation
 
  Poster / Demo C: Software Standards
Jeremy Kepner / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
  * Denotes presenter other than first author.
  Poster / Demo C Précis
Poster C.1 VSIPL++: A Signal Processing Library Scaling with Moore’s Law
Jules Bergmann / CodeSourcery, LLC
Jeffrey Oldham / CodeSourcery, LLC
Abstract Précis
Poster C.2 A Software Methodology for Real-Time Target Recognition
Wim Bohm / Colorado State University
Steve Heistand / SRC Computers, Inc.
David Caliga / SRC Computers, Inc.
Jeff Hammes / SRC Computers, Inc.
Abstract Précis
Poster C.3 An FPGA API for VSIPL++
Ben Cordes / Northeastern University
* Miriam Leeser / Northeastern University
Joe Tarkoff / Northeastern University
Abstract Précis
Poster C.4 Implementation of Floating-Point VSIPL Functions on FPGA-Based Reconfigurable Computers Using High-Level Languages
Malachy Devlin / Nallatech, Ltd.
Robin Bruce / Institute of System-Level Integration
Stephen Marshall / Strathclyde University
Abstract
Poster C.5 Evaluation of an Embedded Signal Processing System for a Generic Air Track Processor
Robert Hamilton / CSP, Inc.
Stephen Shank / Lockheed Martin Corporation
John Johansson / Lockheed Martin Corporation
Henry Chin / Lockheed Martin Corporation
Rick Pancoast / Lockheed Martin Corporation
Leon Trevito / Lockheed Martin Corporation
Peter Case / Lockheed Martin Corporation
Aubrey Chan / Lockheed Martin Corporation
Juan Antonio Villalba Camacho / Indra
Francisco Alvarez Solvez / Indra
Eva Valentin Ramiro / Indra
Abstract
Poster C.6 Return of the Hypercube: 10 Gbps per Node over 802.3ab, Scaling Linearly to 12 Nodes
Kurt Keville / MIT
Ayodeji Olatunji / Jackson State University
Précis
Poster C.7 FPGA-Based Signal Acquisition System
Sarah Leeper / Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Robert Frisch / Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Scott Geaghan / Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Scott Tetreault / Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Michael Vinskus / Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Erich Whitney / Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Abstract Précis
Poster C.8 The Scalable Software Interconnect for Distributed Radar Signal Processing
Jeff Rudin / Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Luke Cico / Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Ken Cain / Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Myra Jean Prelle / Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Ethan Luce / Raytheon Company
Terri Potts / Raytheon Company
Abstract Précis
Poster C.9 A CMOS Digital Decoder ASIC for an Advanced Digital Receiver
Charles Snell / Lockheed Martin MS2
Leopold Pellon / Lockheed Martin MS2
Junius Pridgen / Lockheed Martin MS2
Melody Jiang / Lockheed Martin MS2
Dipakkumar Tailor / Lockheed Martin MS2
David Lusk / Lockheed Martin MS2
  Session 6: Advanced Systems
Bill Harrod / SGI
Focus 2: Hardware Tools and Network Technologies
Steve Paavola / Analogic Corporation
  * Denotes presenter other than first author.
  Adapting Parallel Backprojection to an FPGA Enhanced Distributed Computing Environment
Albert Conti / Northeastern University
Ben Cordes / Northeastern University
Miriam Leeser / Northeastern University
Eric Miller / Northeastern University
Richard Linderman / AFRL/IF
Abstract Presentation
C-Based Hardware Design Platform for a Dynamically Reconfigurable Processor
Phil Mulholland / IPFlex, Inc.
Keisuke Ide / IPFlex, Inc.
* Tomoyoshi Sato / IPFlex, Inc.
Abstract Presentation
  An Embedded DoD Discrimination and Classification Processing Challenge for DARPA Architectures for Cognitive Information Processing (ACIP)
Steve Crago / University of Southern California
Rocco Dragone / Lockheed Martin MS2
* Michael Iaquinto / Lockheed Martin MS2
Jim Kilian / Lockheed Martin MS2
Janice McMahon / University of Southern California
Rick Pancoast / Lockheed Martin MS2
Application Development for Hybrid Pipelined Systems
Mark Franklin / Washington University in St. Louis
Patrick Crowley / Washington University in St. Louis
* Roger Chamberlain / Washington University in St. Louis
Jeremy Buhler / Washington University in St. Louis
James Buckley / Washington University in St. Louis
Abstract Presentation
  RapidIO-Based Space System Architectures for Synthetic Aperture Radar and Ground Moving Target Indicator
David Bueno / HCS Research Laboratory, University of Florida
Chris Conger / HCS Research Laboratory, University of Florida
Adam Leko / HCS Research Laboratory, University of Florida
Ian Troxel / HCS Research Laboratory, University of Florida
Alan George / HCS Research Laboratory, University of Florida
Abstract Presentation
A Streaming Virtual Machine for GPUs
Kenneth Mackenzie / Reservoir Labs, Inc.
Daniel Campbell / Reservoir Labs, Inc.
Peter Szilagyi / Reservoir Labs, Inc.
Abstract Presentation
  Case Study: Real-Time Demonstration of a Knowledge- Aided STAP Algorithm Using PVL
Martin Courtney / Information Systems Laboratories, Inc.
John Don Carlos / Information Systems Laboratories, Inc.
Jameson Bergin / Information Systems Laboratories, Inc.
Abstract Presentation
An Integrated Photonic Network for Multi-Processor Applications
Assaf Shacham / Columbia University
Keren Bergman / Columbia University
Abstract Presentation
  Performance Analysis of Kernel Benchmarks for Tiled Architectures
James Lebak / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Ryan Haney / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Matt Alexander / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Hector Chan / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Edmund Wong / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Abstract Presentation
A High Performance Programming Model for Large-Scale Molecular Dynamics Calculations on Reconfigurable Supercomputers
Luis Cordova / University of South Carolina
Melissa Smith / Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Sadaf Alam / Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Jeffrey Vetter / Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Abstract
  High Performance, Environmentally Adaptive Fault Tolerant Computing (EAFTC)
John Samson, Jr. / Honeywell, Inc.
Jeremy Ramos / Honeywell, Inc.
Alan George / University of Florida
Minesh Patel / Tandel Systems, LLC
Raphael Some / Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Abstract Presentation
High Performance Computing from a General Formalism: Conformal Computing© Techniques Illustrated with a Quantum Computing Example
Lenore Mullin / State University of New York–Albany
James Raynolds / State University of New York–Albany
R.M. Mattheyses / GE Global Research
Abstract Presentation