Microprocessor Design: A Practical Guide from Design Planning to Manufacturing (Professional Engineering) - Hardcover

Mcfarland, Grant

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0071459510 ISBN 13: 9780071459518

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2006

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Gain a Working Knowledge of the Entire Microprocessor Design Flow

This unique step-by-step guide is a complete introduction to modern microprocessor design, explained in simple nontechnical language without complex mathematics. An ideal primer for those working in or studying the semiconductor industry, Microprocessor Design explains all the key concepts, terms, and acronyms needed to understand the steps required to design and manufacture a microprocessor.

Developed from a successful corporate training course, this hands-on learning guide walks readers through every step of microprocessor design. You'll follow a new processor product from initial planning through design to production. In Microprocessor Design, the author converts his real-world design and teaching experience into an easy-to-follow reference employing an on-the-job-training approach to cover:

The evolution of microprocessors

Microprocessor design planning

Architecture and microarchitecture

Logic design and circuit design

Semiconductor manufacturing

Processor packaging and test

This authoritative reference is an excellent introduction for students or engineers new to processor design and can show industry veterans how their specialty fits into the overall design flow. This accessible and practical guide will provide the reader with a broad working knowledge of the concepts of microprocessor design, as well as an understanding of the individual steps in the process and the jargon used by the industry.

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Gain a Working Knowledge of the Entire Microprocessor Design Flow

This unique step-by-step guide is a complete introduction to modern microprocessor design, explained in simple nontechnical language without complex mathematics. An ideal primer for those working in or studying the semiconductor industry, Microprocessor Design explains all the key concepts, terms, and acronyms needed to understand the steps required to design and manufacture a microprocessor.

Developed from a successful corporate training course, this hands-on learning guide walks reader through every step of microprocessor design. You'll follow a new processor product from initial planning through design to production. In Microprocessor Design, the author covers:

• The evolution of microprocessors
• Microprocessor design planning
• Architecture and microarchitecture
• Logic design and circuit design
• Semiconductor manufacturing
• Processor packaging and test

This authoritative reference is an excellent introduction for students or engineers new to processor design and can show industry veterans how their specialty fits into the overall design flow.

Understand Every Aspect of the Design Flow Process:

• The Evolution of the Microprocessor
• Computer Components
• Design Planning
• Computer Architecture
• Microarchitecture
• Logic Design
• Circuit Design
• Layout
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• Microprocessor Packaging
• Silicon Debug and Test

Synopsis:

This book helps readers to learn the complete microchip design process. "Microprocessor Design" takes entry-level engineers and non-specialists through the fundamentals of microprocessor design, including basic concepts, components, packaging, architectures, circuit design, layout, and testing. More particular-focused and less mathematical than traditional textbooks, this book uses the author's classroom experience to create an easy-to-follow pedagogy that walks you through the complete design flow process. It covers microprocessor packaging techniques; design planning and architecture, and microprocessor circuit design.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0071459510
• ISBN 13: 9780071459518
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 408