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EigenMaps: Algorithms for Optimal Thermal Maps Extraction and Sensor Placement on Multicore Processors

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Compilation and Design Space Exploration of Dataflow Programs for Heterogeneous CPU-GPU Platforms

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Today's continued increase in demand for processing power, despite the slowdown of Moore's law, has led to an increase in processor count, which has resulted in energy consumption and distribution problems. To address this, there is a growing trend toward ...

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