Von Neumann Bottleneck refers to a limitation on throughput occurring due to standard personal computer architecture. The term was coined by Joh Von Neumann, known for developing the theory behind modern computer architecture. This limitation has baffled the scientific research world for a long time and has caused significant hurdles in computer architecture development.
Finally, a research team has proposed a solution that might lead to the removal of the theory altogether. The team has discovered a new molecule that might increase the ultra-fast decision-making power of computers a step further. The discovery is energy-saving and could lead to the creation of an entirely new type of computing architecture. This is no less than a breakthrough within Spatial Computing Market, as the study would have remarkable implications in sectors surrounding financial decision-making, bioinformatics, and more.
The team in their study states that they found a simple molecule consisting of 77 atoms. It provides a novel fundamental electronic circuit element that encodes a sophisticated logic in nanoscale material properties. The brain-inspired computing architecture was made by optimization of soft crystals' electrical properties grown from the molecules themselves.
The breakthrough was achieved with the help of state-of-the-art computer simulation performed on the High-End Computing supercomputer of the Irish Centre. Through which it was shown that the molecules make use of natural symmetry present in the metal-organic bonds to switch between different states with precision, enabling it to perform ultra-fast decision-making.
In the new device, everything happens in one place only. Thus, there is no requirement of reading or transporting information around. This is how the problem of 'von Neumann bottleneck' is successfully removed. In addition, the new molecular circuitry denotes that the computer-processing unit no longer needs to fetch data for each operation it undertakes. This helps in saving a considerable amount of time and energy costs.
The exciting possibilities that have opened up due to the discovery are limitless, mainly as the devices show all the characteristics of rain computing. Primarily, a large number of tiny, identical molecular processors work parallelly and are essentially networked. Further, they demonstrate reconfigurability and redundancy, which means the device could solve problems even when individual components are not working in synchronization.
The researchers are optimistic that the new circuit elements would eventually help develop faster, smaller, and more energy-efficient computers. These characteristics are needed to meet the current world's demands for the internet of things, edge computing, and artificial intelligence applications.