A fast linked multiprocessor network including a plurality of processing modules implemented on a field programmable gate array and a plurality of configurable uni-directional links coupled among at least two of the plurality processing modules provide a streaming communication channel between at least two of the plurality of processing modules. Such configuration provides a function accelerator that can feed at least one processor with data values using one custom instruction to put data values on at least one uni-directional serial link and that can extract data values from at least one processor using one custom instruction to get data values from the at least one uni-directional serial link.