1. Introduction
Inter-Processor Communication (IPC) using shared memory or message passing (MCAPI). Managing cache coherence and avoiding "false sharing".
: Mix of cores (DSPs, GPUs, microcontrollers) for specific tasks like image processing or AI. Memory Models : Shared Memory : All cores access a global memory.
: Multiple identical cores (e.g., dual-core ARM Cortex-M).
: Use of OpenMP for parallel loops or Pthreads for thread management. 4. Critical Challenges
: Explain how clock speeds flattened around 2004 due to power leakage and heat, leading to the "Multicore Era".