Novel' architecture of an optoelectronic digital computer for cellular
matrix multiplication based on the binary sign-bit number system is p
roposed. Such a computer comprises dynamic memories based on circulati
on fibre-optic delay lines, which ensures loading of processor element
s up to 90%. Owing to the use of cellular logic algorithm in the optoe
lectronic computer, it is possible to perform multiplication on matric
es of any dimensions employing only one base element. By expanding fun
ctional capabilities of the elementary processor, the proposed special
ized computer can be transformed into a multipurpose optoelectronic co
mputer.