Objectives

After going through this unit, you should be able to:

• Describe the diffrent criteria on which classification of parallel computers are based;
• Examine the Flynn's classification based on data streams and instruction;
• Explain the Structural classification based on dissimilar computer organisations;
• Describe the Handler's classification based on three distinct levels of computer: Arithmetic logic unit (ALU), Processor control unit (PCU)Bit-level circuit (BLC), and
• Explain the sub-tasks or instructions of a program that can be implememnted in parallel based on the grain size.