Essentials of Computer Architecture
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (947 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0131491792 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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K. Easterbrook said Computer architecture for the non-hardware professional. I was looking for a book that would give me a better understanding of how computer hardware works, without requiring me to have taken EE courses in college. This book was exactly what I was looking for - the Computer Hardware 101 class I missed.I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to know at more detailed level how their computer works, and particularly recommend it to other software professionals who want to know more from a theoretical perspective. Professor Comer introduced me to TCP/IP over a decade ago, and now he's done the same thing for co. "Comer's Computer Architecture text great for non-EE classes" according to Anthony Carlisle. I adopted Essentials of Computer Architecture for my coursebecause of the breadth of coverage and the hardware oriented labs. For a nominal investment in a breadboard and components, my students get hands-on experience with logic gates, directly tied to the text. Dr. Comer's Essentials of Architecture is an exceptional textbook.. Required Class Reading masllc A great deal of required reading. Text while being required, has a great level of depth on the subject matter. Since this is a text book for class, this is the only one that I have read on this topc.
Douglas Comer takes a clear, concise approach to computer architecture that readers love. Essentials of Computer Architecture is ideal for undergraduate courses in computer architecture and organization. By exploring the fundamental concepts from a programmer ’s perspective and explaining programming consequences, this unique text covers exactly the material students need to understand and construct efficient and correct programs for modern hardware.
It covers all aspects from the low-level building blocks to system-level architectures, and succinctly explains the interface between hardware and software. Sections on assembly language, virtual memory, caching, microcode, and device driver software provide critical insight into how programmers can design efficient, elegant, and reliable software. KEY FEATURESCovers the basics of digital logic and data representation, omitting unnecessary, low-level details.Presents broad, accurate coverage of processors, memory, and I/O.Includes an overview of assembly languages and programming paradigms.Helps the reader understand the impact of systems architecture on programming and debugging.Explains why hardware pipelining speeds execution and how programs are optimized to run on a pipeline architecture.Discusses design and implementation trade-offs.Contains "hands-on" lab exercises that allow students to put principles into practice.Provides a supporting Web site with instructor materials
Comer has experience with both hardware and software. A pioneer in the development of curriculum and laboratories for research and education, his popular books have been translated into 16 languages. As a member of the IAB, he participated in the formation of the Internet, and he is considered a leading authority on computer-related topics. Douglas E. He has created many low-level software systems inc