Kahn process networks (KPNs, or process networks) is a distributed model of computation (MoC) where a group of deterministic sequential processes are communicating through unbounded FIFO channels. The resulting process network exhibits deterministic behavior that does not depend on the various computation or communication delays. The model was originally developed for modeling distributed systems but has proven its convenience for modeling signal processing systems. As such, KPNs have found many applications in modeling embedded systems, high-performance computing systems, and other computational tasks. KPNs were first introduced by Gilles Kahn.
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