Theory and Design of Digital Computer Systems - Softcover

Lewin, T.R.; Noakes, David L.G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0412428806 ISBN 13: 9780412428807

Publisher: Springer, 1992

Synopsis

Knowledge: A little light expels much darkness _ Bahya ibn Paquda, Duties of the Heart During the early 1970s digital computer techniques concentrated on the computational and interfacing aspects of digital systems and the decade began as the age of both the mainframe computer and the minicomputer. Engineers and system designers needed to know the fundamentals of computer operation and how the practical limitations of the architectures of the day, the memory size, cost and performance could be overcome; it was for this reason that this book was first written. By 1980 the microprocessor revolution had arrived. As a result the microprocessor became a component of a system, rather than a system itself, and the need to understand the behaviour of the device became of even greater importance to the system designer. New developments in mainframe computers were few, with networks of minicomputers taking over their role in many instarices. The 1980 revision of this book took into account the major advances in semiconductor technology that had occurred since it was first published in 1972, and included material relevant to the microprocessor.

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The text can be recommended with enthusiasm for the student and teacher alike. It will find applications as both an undergraduate text and a valuable reference. The price of GBP19.95 represents excellent value. - International Journal of Electrical Engineering

Synopsis

This work is concerned with the way in which the computer in its simplest form is a component in a system which can be used to construct complex computer architectures. Fundamental aspects of digital computers, such as stored programs, data representatic and arithmetic are covered, although it is assumed that students will have some knowledge of digital systems. The early chapters are used to establish a basic understanding of the essentials of digital systems and microprogramming before going on to consider the implementation of microprocessors in computer systems. The chapters on memory systems and input/output systems have been rewritten, and there are new sections on advanced computer architectures, including parallel processing and RISC architecture and computer networks such as local area networks. The final chapter deals with testing and reliability of computer systems and the use of software tools in system design. Each chapter features numerous worked examples and problems with the full worked solutions given at the end of the book. Comprehensive references to the literature are also provided at the end of each chapter.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0412428806
• ISBN 13: 9780412428807
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 512