Essentials of Computer Architecture

by Douglas E. Comer

This easy to read textbook provides an introduction to computer architecture, while focusing on the essential aspects of hardware that programmers need to know. The topics are explained from a programmer’s point of view, and the text emphasizes consequences for programmers. Divided in five parts, the book covers the basics of digital logic, gates, and data paths, as well as the three primary aspects of processors, memories, and I/O systems. The book also covers advanced topics of parallelism, pipelining, power and energy, and performance. A hands-on lab is also included. The second edition contains three new chapters as well as changes and updates throughout.

Genres: Computer Science, Technology, Software

536 pages, Paperback

First published August 13, 2004

Reviews

[Adna Cazinkić]

excelent

[Chris Reilly]

This is a fantastic book to read if you are interested in understanding the computer as a whole. It is well-written and will surely give you a new way to look at computer software as well as hardware.