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    There are three basic multiprocessor configurations: coprocessor, closely coupled, and loosely coupled. A coprocessor is a specialized circuit that shares the same resources as the main processor to handle tasks like math. In closely coupled configuration, the coprocessor and processor fetch and execute instructions independently but share resources. Loosely coupled configuration connects multiple processor modules through a common bus, allowing each module to have its own resources and parallel processing.

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    There are three basic multiprocessor configurations: coprocessor, closely coupled, and loosely coupled. A coprocessor is a specialized circuit that shares the same resources as the main processor to handle tasks like math. In closely coupled configuration, the coprocessor and processor fetch and execute instructions independently but share resources. Loosely coupled configuration connects multiple processor modules through a common bus, allowing each module to have its own resources and parallel processing.

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    Multiprocessor Configuration Overview

    Multiprocessor means a multiple set of processors that executes instructions simultaneously.


    There are three basic multiprocessor configurations.

    Coprocessor configuration
    Closely coupled configuration
    Loosely coupled configuration

    Coprocessor Configuration
    A Coprocessor is a specially designed circuit on microprocessor chip which can perform the
    same task very quickly, which the microprocessor performs. It reduces the work load of the main
    processor. The coprocessor shares the same memory, IO system, bus, control logic and clock
    generator. The coprocessor handles specialized tasks like mathematical calculations, graphical
    display on screen, etc.

    The 8086 and 8088 can perform most of the operations but their instruction set is not able to
    perform complex mathematical operations, so in these cases the microprocessor requires the
    math coprocessor like Intel 8087 math coprocessor, which can easily perform these operations
    very quickly.

    Block Diagram of Coprocessor Configuration

    How is the coprocessor and the processor connected?


    The coprocessor and the processor is connected via TEST, RQ-/GT- and QS0 & QS1
    signals.

    The TEST signal is connected to BUSY pin of coprocessor and the remaining 3 pins are
    connected to the coprocessor’s 3 pins of the same name.

    TEST signal takes care of the coprocessor’s activity, i.e. the coprocessor is busy or idle.

    The RT-/GT-is used for bus arbitration.

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    The coprocessor uses QS0 & QS1 to track the status of the queue of the host processor.

    Closely Coupled Configuration


    Closely coupled configuration is similar to the coprocessor configuration, i.e. both share the
    same memory, I/O system bus, control logic, and control generator with the host processor.
    However, the coprocessor and the host processor fetches and executes their own instructions.
    The system bus is controlled by the coprocessor and the host processor independently.

    Block Diagram of Closely Coupled Configuration

    How is the processor and the independent processor connected?


    Communication between the host and the independent processor is done through memory
    space.

    None of the instructions are used for communication, like WAIT, ESC, etc.

    The host processor manages the memory and wakes up the independent processor by
    sending commands to one of its ports.
    Then the independent processor accesses the memory to execute the task.

    After completion of the task, it sends an acknowledgement to the host processor by using
    the status signal or an interrupt request.

    Loosely Coupled Configuration


    Loosely coupled configuration consists of the number of modules of the microprocessor based
    systems, which are connected through a common system bus. Each module consists of their
    own clock generator, memory, I/O devices and are connected through a local bus.

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    Block Diagram of Loosely Coupled Configuration

    Advantages
    Having more than one processor results in increased efficiency.

    Each of the processors have their own local bus to access the local memory/I/O devices.
    This makes it easy to achieve parallel processing.

    The system structure is flexible, i.e. the failure of one module doesn’t affect the whole
    system failure; faulty module can be replaced later.

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