This book explains the fundamental technologies and components used in modern processors and computer architectures and how varied architectural choices culminate in computer configurations that are optimal for certain applications. To put it nicely, modern computers are sophisticated gadgets. Nevertheless, when examined hierarchically, the roles of each degree of complexity become apparent. We will cover a large number of subjects in this book and will only be able to investigate each of them to a limited extent due to space constraints. Our objective is to present a comprehensive overview of each significant technology and subsystem found in a modern digital device and to explain how they interact with other system components.
Author(s): Alvin Albuero De Luna
Publisher: Arcler Press
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 272
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Title Page
Copyright
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Abbreviations
Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction to Computer Architecture
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Fundamental Concepts
1.3. Processors
1.4. Basic System Architecture
1.5. Characteristics of Von Neumann Machine
1.6. Buses
1.7. Processor Operation
1.8. ALU
1.9. Interrupts
1.10. CISC and RISC
1.11. Input/Output
1.12. DMA
1.13. Parallel and Distributed Computers
1.14. Embedded Computer Architecture
References
Chapter 2 Classification of Computer Architecture
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Von-Neumann Architecture
2.3. Harvard Architecture
2.4. Instruction Set Architecture
2.5. Microarchitecture
2.6. System Design
References
Chapter 3 Computer Memory Systems
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Memory Hierarchy
3.3. Managing the Memory Hierarchy
3.4. Caches
3.5. Main Memory
3.6. Present and Future Research Problems
References
Chapter 4 Computer Processing and Processors
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Computer Processors
4.3. Computer Processes (Computing)
4.4. Multitasking and Process Management
4.5. Process States
4.6. Inter-Process Communication (IPC)
4.7. Historical Background of Computer Processing
4.8. Types of Central Processing Units (CPUS)
References
Chapter 5 Interconnection Networks
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Questions About Interconnection Networks
5.3. Uses of Interconnection Networks
5.4. Network Basics
References
Chapter 6 Superscalar Processors
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Sources of Complexity
6.3. Basic Structures
6.4. Current Implementations
6.5. A Complexity-Effective Microarchitecture
References
Chapter 7 Measurement of Computer Performance
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Common Goals of Performance Analysis
7.3. Solution Techniques
7.4. Assessing Performance With Benchmarks
References
Chapter 8 Recent Developments in High-Performance Computing
8.1. Introduction
8.2. A Short History of Supercomputers
8.3. 2000–2005: Intel Processors, Cluster, and the Earth-Simulator
8.4. 2005 and Beyond
References
Index
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