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Computer Organisation and Architecture

An Introduction

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  • © 2004

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Authors:
  1. B. S. Chalk
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  2. A. T. Carter
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  3. R. W. Hind
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  • Unique concise, introductory style compared to highly theoretical style of competition
    This edition has been fully updated to include the most current technologies and the Pentium Processor is now the main example
    New ancillary web site includes solutions to exercises, further exercises, PowerPoint slides and all the source code from the book
    New highly experienced coauthors who have extensive knowledge of student's needs
    Includes new artwork and existing diagrams have been updated

Part of the book series: Grassroots (GRASS)

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Introduction

    • B. S. Chalk, A. T. Carter, R. W. Hind
    Pages 1-9

  3. Data representation and computer arithmetic

    • B. S. Chalk, A. T. Carter, R. W. Hind
    Pages 10-25

  4. Boolean logic

    • B. S. Chalk, A. T. Carter, R. W. Hind
    Pages 26-41

  5. Central processor unit operation

    • B. S. Chalk, A. T. Carter, R. W. Hind
    Pages 42-67

  6. The Intel 80×86 family of processors

    • B. S. Chalk, A. T. Carter, R. W. Hind
    Pages 68-88

  7. Primary memory

    • B. S. Chalk, A. T. Carter, R. W. Hind
    Pages 89-108

  8. Secondary memory

    • B. S. Chalk, A. T. Carter, R. W. Hind
    Pages 109-122

  9. Input-Output

    • B. S. Chalk, A. T. Carter, R. W. Hind
    Pages 123-153

  10. Operating systems

    • B. S. Chalk, A. T. Carter, R. W. Hind
    Pages 154-176

  11. Reduced instruction set computers

    • B. S. Chalk, A. T. Carter, R. W. Hind
    Pages 177-187

  12. Networked systems

    • B. S. Chalk, A. T. Carter, R. W. Hind
    Pages 188-229

  13. A look ahead

    • B. S. Chalk, A. T. Carter, R. W. Hind
    Pages 230-237

  14. Back Matter

    Pages 238-281
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About this book

This book describes how a computer works and explains how the various hardware components are organized and interconnected to provide a platform upon which programs can be executed. It takes a simple, step-by-step approach suitable for first year undergraduates coming to the subject for the first time. The second edition of this book has been thoroughly updated to cover new developments in the field and includes new diagrams and end-of-chapter exercises. It will also be accompanied by a lecturer and student web site which will contain solutions to exercises, further exercises, PowerPoint slides and all the source code used in the book.

About the authors

B.S. CHALK is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Computing, Information Systems and Mathematics at South Bank University, where his interests include neural networks and concurrent systems.

ROBERT HIND is a freelance computer consultant and also teaches part time at Cavendish College London. He previously had many years teaching experience at the University of East London.

ANTONY CARTER is a Senior Lecturer at Anglia Polytechnic University. He teaches computer systems, networking, project management and high-level programming.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Computer Organisation and Architecture

  • Book Subtitle: An Introduction

  • Authors: B. S. Chalk, A. T. Carter, R. W. Hind

  • Series Title: Grassroots

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-230-00060-5

  • Publisher: Red Globe Press London

  • eBook Packages: Computer Science, Computer Science (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2004

  • Edition Number: 2

  • Number of Pages: 296

  • Additional Information: Previously published under the imprint Palgrave

  • Topics: Computer Systems Organization and Communication Networks

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