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Product Identifiers
PublisherPrentice Hall PTR
ISBN-100131856448
ISBN-139780131856448
eBay Product ID (ePID)45413952
Product Key Features
Number of Pages792 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameComputer Organization and Architecture : Designing for Performance
SubjectSystems Architecture / General, General, Computer Engineering
Publication Year2005
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
AuthorWilliam Stallings
Subject AreaComputers
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight46.4 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width7.3 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number7
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2006-272492
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal004.2/2
Table Of ContentPart 1: Overview Introduction. 2. Computer Evolution and Performance. Part 2: The Computer System 3. A Top-Level View of Computer Function and Interconnection. 4. Cache Memory. 5. Internal Memory Technology. 6. External Memory. 7. Input/Output. 8. Operating System Support. Part 3: The Central Processing Unit9. Computer Arithmetic. 10. Instruction Sets: Characteristics and Functions. 11. Instruction Sets: Addressing Modes and Formats. 12. CPU Structure and Function. 13. Reduced Instruction Set Computers (RISCs). 14. Instruction-Level Parallelism and Superscalar Processors. 15. The IA-64 Architecture. Part 4: The Control Unit 16. Control Unit Operation. 17. Microprogrammed Control. Part 5: Parallel Organization18. Parallel Processing. Appendix A: Digital Logic Boolean Algebra. Gates. Combinational Circuits. Sequential Circuits. Problems. Appendix B: Number Systems The Decimal System. The Binary System. Converting between Binary and Decimal. Hexadecimal Notation. Problems. Appendix C: Projects For Teaching Computer Organization and Architecture Research Projects. Simulation Projects. Reading/Report Assignments. References. Glossary. Index. Acronyms.
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisWith coverage of modern architectural approaches, this edition provides a discussion of the fundamentals of computer organization and architecture, as well as the critical role of performance in driving computer design. The coverage of this book is supported by a wealth of concrete examples emphasizing modern RISC, CISC, and superscalar systems., Four-time winner of the best Computer Science and Engineering textbook of the year award from the Textbook and Academic Authors Association, including the current edition: (seventh edition, 2006; sixth edition, 2003; fifth edition, 2000; third edition, 1996) With up-to-date coverage of modern architectural approaches, this new edition provides a thorough discussion of the fundamentals of computer organization and architecture, as well as the critical role of performance in driving computer design. Coverage is supported by a wealth of concrete examples emphasizing modern RISC, CISC, and superscalar systems. Access valuable resources via the Prentice Hall page www.prenhall.com/stallings or directly at the author's text specific website http://williamstallings.com/COA/COA7e.html. Visit Stallings Computer Science Student Resource Site: http://williamstallings.com/StudentSupport.html