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Computer Design and Architecture (Little, Brown Computer Systems Series)
Computer Design and Architecture - Little, Brown Computer Systems Series Author:Sajjan G. Shiva From the Preface: ...The backbone of this book is a description of the complete design of a simple but complete hypothetical computer. The book describes the architectural features of existing computer systems as enhancements to the structure of the simple computer. Books on digital systems architecture fall into four categories: logic design bo... more »oks that cover the hardware logic design in detail but fail to provide the details of computer hardware design; books on computer organization that deal with the computer hardware from a programmer's viewpoint; books on computer hardware design that are suitable for an electrical engineering curriculum; and books on computer system architecture with no detailed treatment of hardware design aspects. I have tried to capture the important attributes of the four categories of books to come up with a comprehensive text on hardware design and architecture. I have included the pertinent software aspects as needed.« less