Flynn’s architectural classification scheme
· Basic types of architectural classification: 1. Flynn’s classification 2. Feng’s classification 3. Handler’s classification · Other types of architectural classification: 1. Classification based on coupling between processing elements 2. Classification based on mode of accessing memory Flynn’s architectural classification scheme: Michael J. Flynn, in 1996, proposed a scheme for computer’s architectural classification. Flynn’s taxonomy of computer architecture is based on the notion of a stream of information and is the most popular classification amongst all others which is based on the notion of a stream of information. Instructions and data are the two types of information flow into a processor and different classifications are due to multiplicity of instruction...