Technical specifications of the BioWall
The architecture of the BioWall was designed to be perfectly scalable. The basic
physical unit is a printed circuit board containing 5x5=25 molecules. The boards can
be seamlessly joined to form a surface of any dimension.
Throughout the lifetime of the BioWall, several different sizes and
shapes have been set up and displayed.
The following is a list of the main versions of the BioWall.
|
BioWall 3200
Size: |
20x160=3200 molecules 32M equivalent logic gates
5.6m(W) x 0.65m(D) x 1.9m(H) |
Status: |
This version was designed specifically to
display the full Counter application in the Villa
Reuge. After the museum's closing, it was taken apart,
to be replaced by the BioWall 2000 and 4000 (see below). |
|
|
BioWall 2000
Size: |
25x80=2000 molecules 20M equivalent logic gates
2.8m(W) x 0.65m(D) x 1.9m(H) |
Status: |
Two such machines are in use. One is essentially
meant to be used as a platform for the development of
new applications. It is located in the LSL and can be
visited by appointment. The other is on permanent display
at the EPFL (see Events
page). |
|
|
BioCase
Size: |
10x15=150 molecules
1.5M equivalent logic gates
54cm(W) x 44cm(D) x 20cm(H) |
Status: |
This is the portable version of the BioWall,
designed for demonstrations in places where the full machine
cannot be displayed. It can work as a standalone unit
or connected to a PC. |
|
|
BioWall 4000
Size: |
25x160=4000 molecules
40M equivalent logic gates
5,6m(W) x 0.65m(D) x 1.9m(H) |
Status: |
This version was designed specifically for the Telecom'03
conference in October 2003 in Geneva (see Events
page). |
|
|