Computer Architecture and Organization

"This book presents state-of-the-art with a unique balance among the theoretical principles, design approaches and practical implementation of the computer architecture and organization. Covers history, theory and practice of computer architecture from a minimalist perspective. All the traditional topics including the principles of digital computer organization, processor organization, memory organization, I/O organization with numerous types of mostly-used popular ports, and control organization are covered with detailed diagrams. The conceptual second half of this book dealing with Risc Processor Architecture, Pipeline Architecture and Parallel Architecture including supercomputers makes this book unique and interesting. The author explains all these principles with illustrative examples of architecture of a lot of computer systems ranging from micro to mini, supermini, mainframes and even supercomputers with commodity microprocessors. The prime focus is placed on synthesis by exploring the relationship among the architecture of different resources of the computer system.

Each topic is supported with an example from a real life representative implementation. Complex topics are dissected to the core through appropriate conceptual diagrams and easy examples. The book contains around 350 illustrations and comparative tables. Written as a text for science undergraduates, BE and B. Tech engineering courses as followed by most of the universities in India and abroad. After going through this book one will be able to freely enter the complex domain of computer architecture and organization. Students, professionals and researchers alike will find this book useful."