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Название: Understanding Computer Organization: A Guide to Principles Across RISC-V, ARM Cortex, and Intel Architectures Автор: Patricio Bulic Издательство: Springer Серия: Undergraduate Topics in Computer Science Год: 2024 Страниц: 305 Язык: английский Формат: pdf (true), epub Размер: 32.2 MB
This textbook unlocks modern computer organizations' secrets, with real-world examples from RISC-V, ARM, and Intel-based computer systems. The guide provides a comprehensive yet accessible explanation of fundamental principles and components and serves as a gateway to mastering the interplay between hardware and software. It demystifies complex concepts and provides clear explanations and practical insights into their roles in computing systems.
In today’s digital age, where computing technologies are advancing at an unprecedented pace, understanding the fundamental principles that govern computer organization and the intricate interplay between hardware and software is essential for students and professionals alike. Welcome to “Understanding Computer Organization: A Guide to Principles Across RISC-V, ARM Cortex, and Intel Architectures.” This book aims to serve as a comprehensive guide to the intricate world of computer organization, offering practical insights and real-world examples from RISC-V, ARM, and Intel-based computer systems. As technology continues to advance rapidly, it becomes increasingly crucial for both students and professionals to grasp the fundamental principles that govern computer organization.
Our journey begins with exploring memory-mapped I/O, where we unravel the mechanisms by which the CPU communicates with peripherals through memory addresses. From there, we venture into the realm of interrupts, examining how various architectures handle asynchronous events and prioritize tasks efficiently. Real-world examples from RISC-V, ARM, and Intel-based systems illuminate these concepts, providing practical insights into their implementation and significance. Chapter 3 delves into the intricacies of Direct Memory Access (DMA), shedding light on the controllers responsible for managing data transfers between peripherals and main memory.
We then focus on the main memory, exploring the different types of memory technologies, including DRAMs, SDRAMs, and DDR SDRAMs, and their roles in storing and accessing data effectively. Moving forward, we delve into the critical role of cache memory in improving system performance through data locality and access speed optimizations.
Finally, we explore the concept of virtual memory, unraveling how modern operating systems manage memory resources efficiently by leveraging secondary storage devices.
Throughout this journey, our goal is to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of computer organization principles, grounded in real-world examples and practical applications. Whether you are a student embarking on your journey into the world of computer architecture or a seasoned professional seeking to deepen your knowledge, this book is designed to be your companion in unraveling the complexities of modern computing systems. So, without further ado, let us unravel the mysteries of hardware and software and pave the way into the field of computer organization.
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Provides comprehensive coverage of computer organization principles across three major architectures (RISC-V, ARM Cortex, and Intel), ensuring a broad understanding of modern computing Includes numerous practical explanations using real-world examples from each architecture, offering hands-on insights into memory-mapped I/O, interrupts, DMA, and various memory technologies Presents detailed exploration of diverse components such as interrupts and their usage, interrupt controllers, DMA transfers, and DMA controllers Offers exploration of DDRx SDRAM memory, SDRAM controllers, DIMM modules, caches, and virtual memory Concise and yet thorough, this useful textbook/guide equips readers with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of computer organization, making it essential reading for students and professionals.
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