Table of Contents

Part 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 Unit 9. 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 Organization 18. 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.

About the Author

William Stallings has made a unique contribution to understanding the broad sweep of technical developments in computer networking and computer architecture. He has authored 18 titles, and counting revised editions, a total of 35 books on various aspects of these subjects. In over 20 years in the field, he has been a technical contributor, technical manager, and an executive with several high-technology firms. Currently he is an independent consultant whose clients have included computer and networking manufacturers and customers, software development firms, and leading-edge government research institutions.

He has six times received the prize for best Computer Science and Engineering textbook of the year from the Textbook and Academic Authors Association.

Bill has designed and implemented both TCP/IP-based and OSI-based protocol suites on a variety of computers and operating systems, ranging from microcomputers to mainframes. As a consultant, he has advised government agencies, computer and software vendors, and major users on the design, selection, and use of networking software and products.

Dr. Stallings holds a Ph.D. from M.I.T. in Computer Science and a B.S. from Notre Dame in Electrical Engineering.