The Principles of Computer Hardware
Author | : Alan Clements |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 716 |
Release | : 2000-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0198564538 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780198564539 |
Rating | : 4/5 (539 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Principles of Computer Hardware written by Alan Clements and published by . This book was released on 2000-01 with total page 716 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Principles of Computer Hardware, now in its third edition, provides a first course in computer architecture or computer organization for undergraduates. The book covers the core topics of such a course, including Boolean algebra and logic design; number bases and binary arithmetic; the CPU;assembly language; memory systems; and input/output methods and devices. It then goes on to cover the related topics of computer peripherals such as printers; the hardware aspects of the operating system; and data communications, and hence provides a broader overview of the subject. Its readable,tutorial-based approach makes it an accessible introduction to the subject. The book has extensive in-depth coverage of two microprocessors, one of which (the 68000) is widely used in education. All chapters in the new edition have been updated. Major updates include: * powerful softwaresimulations of digital systems to accompany the chapters on digital design; * a tutorial-based introduction to assembly language, including many examples; * a completely rewritten chapter on RISC, which now covers the ARM computer.