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SSFyTMT
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7 years ago

OpenCL Host Channel or Host Pipes

I attempting to implement a streaming or pseudo streaming interface between the host and device using the Intel A10 GX board, targeting the a10gx_hostch board in the a10_ref BSP supplied by Intel. I...
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7 years ago

Pipes vs. Channels

*Most cases they are the same

–Usage and Performance

*Use Pipes

–For host pipes

–Partially conformant to OpenCL™ standards

–Needs modification from OpenCL 2.0 Pipes

*Use Channels

–With autorun kernels

–Use model more aligned with FPGA implementation

–Pipe usage more verbose, especially on the host side