Computer Design and Architecture (Little, Brown Computer Systems Series) - Hardcover

Shiva, Sajjan G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0673396835 ISBN 13: 9780673396839

Publisher: Scott Foresman & Co, 1990

Synopsis

This unique and proven text provides a hands-on introduction to the design of a computer system-depicting, step by step, the arrangement of a simple but complete hypothetical computer followed by detailed architectural features of existing computer systems as enhancements to the structure of the simple computer.

Changes in the Third Edition of Computer Design and Architecture include

updates to reflect contemporary organizations and devices

new technologies and devices in combinatorial and integrated circuits

new technologies in sequential circuits

new technologies in memory and storage

the latest architecture examples

contemporary memory hierarchy concepts
Ideal for one- or two-semester courses!

With end-of-chapter summaries, references, and problems, as well as over 250 drawings and tables, Computer Design and Architecture, Third Edition is a classroom-tested text for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in electrical and computer engineering and computer science taking design courses such as Computer Systems Design, Computer Hardware Design, Computer Architecture, Computer Organization, and Assembly Language Programming.

About this edition

• Publisher: Scott Foresman & Co
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0673396835
• ISBN 13: 9780673396839
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2