Project Overview

The uEAC has a 5x5 matrix of configurable connections. While some problems will fit nicely into the 5x5 array, others will need larger arrays of connections. This project is to design an interface that allows an arbitrary number of uEAC boards to be logically connected together to form larger systems.

The logical interconnection should not require that the uEACs be physically in the same location. In the "uEAC Interpreter/Host Interface" project, an ethernet bridge was developed. This bridge allows a remote connection to be established with the uEAC. The uEAC cluster server would use this capability to connect with the desired uEACs.

The cluster server would provide an interface similar to the standard uEAC interpreter interface, but would allow logical configuration of arrays of uEAC devices. The interpreter language would be extended to allow the specification of the geometry of the cluster. The logical mapping of the uEACs would allow a virtual flat uEAC.

Areas of Investigation

• uEAC Interpreter Language Extension
• Cluster Server Design and Implementation