Description
Product ID: | 9780367573959 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | Essentials of Computer Architecture |
Authors: | Author: Douglas Comer |
Page Count: | 536 |
Subjects: | Computer architecture and logic design, Computer architecture & logic design |
Description: | This easy to read textbook provides an introduction to computer architecture, while focusing on the essential aspects of hardware that programmers need to know. The topics are explained from a programmer’s point of view, and the text emphasizes consequences for programmers. Divided in five parts, the book covers the basics of digital logic, gate This easy to read textbook provides an introduction to computer architecture, while focusing on the essential aspects of hardware that programmers need to know. The topics are explained from a programmer’s point of view, and the text emphasizes consequences for programmers. Divided in five parts, the book covers the basics of digital logic, gates, and data paths, as well as the three primary aspects of architecture: processors, memories, and I/O systems. The book also covers advanced topics of parallelism, pipelining, power and energy, and performance. A hands-on lab is also included. The second edition contains three new chapters as well as changes and updates throughout. |
Imprint Name: | Chapman & Hall/CRC |
Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2020-06-30 |