Abstract: A compression coupler assembly including a first compression nut, a second compression nut threadably attached to the first compression nut and an inner sleeve configured to be captured between the first compression nut and the second compression nut when threaded together. The inner sleeve including a tubular-shaped body with a longitudinal slit extending through a wall of the body between opposite ends of the body. An inwardly slopped flange is formed at each end. Each inwardly slopped flange configured to deflect inwardly as the first compression nut and the second compression nut are threaded to a predetermined position. At least one stop protrudes inwardly from an inner wall of the inner sleeve.

Abstract: A processor and method for broadcasting data among a plurality of processing cores is disclosed. The processor includes a plurality of processing cores connected by point-to-point connections. A first of the processing cores includes a router that includes at least an allocation unit and an output port. The allocation unit is configured to determine that respective input buffers on at least two others of the processing cores are available to receive given data. The output port is usable by the router to send the given data across one of the point-to-point connections. The router is configured to send the given data contingent on determining that the respective input buffers are available. Furthermore, the processor is configured to deliver the data to the at least two other processing cores in response to the first processing core sending the data once across the point-to-point connection.

Abstract: A processor and method for broadcasting data among a plurality of processing cores is disclosed. The processor includes a plurality of processing cores connected by point-to-point connections. A first of the processing cores includes a router that includes at least an allocation unit and an output port. The allocation unit is configured to determine that respective input buffers on at least two others of the processing cores are available to receive given data. The output port is usable by the router to send the given data across one of the point-to-point connections. The router is configured to send the given data contingent on determining that the respective input buffers are available. Furthermore, the processor is configured to deliver the data to the at least two other processing cores in response to the first processing core sending the data once across the point-to-point connection.