Computer Architecture by University of Oslo

Computer Organization and Architecture Notes

Prepared by Mohamed Sathak A J College of Engineering, this note gives comprehensive exposure to computer organization and architecture. It gives an overview of the computer organization with respect to the structure and functions of the processor, memory, and input/output systems. Further, it covers arithmetic operations and their implementation within computer systems. The note goes on to explain more about advanced aspects of computer architecture with respect to features in design that have, over time, been introduced through innovation and enhancement. The document is structured in a way that explains how different components interact to execute the most complicated tasks. It will be interesting for those who intend to understand more deeply the technical bases of computer systems and architecture, which is in continuous evolution from both a theoretical and practical perspective.

Author(s): Mohamed Sathak A J College of Engineering

220 Pages

Computer Architecture A Synthesis

Written by Prabhas Chongstitvatana from Chulalongkorn University, this highly informative PDF gives comprehensive detail about the principles of computer architecture. It starts by introducing some core concepts and works up through coverage of Instruction Set Architecture by elaborating on the very basic workings of computer systems. It also addresses computer arithmetic, along with the design of control units that is essential in explaining how the CPU manages its operations. It covers processor design, from a simple model of a CPU to its advances like pipelining and instruction-level parallelism; then it goes further to touch on vector machines, memory system design, magnetic disk technology, and finally concludes with considerations toward future architectures. This PDF is a broad resource for foundational and advanced understandings of computer architecture.

Author(s): Prabhas Chongstitvatana, Chulalongkorn University

267 Pages

Advance Computer Architecture Notes

This is a comprehensive 118-page detailed note on advanced topics in computer architecture. This starts with the principles of processor performance and the basics of RISC and CISC architecture classification. The document investigates the basics of pipelining and its hazards, and some advanced architectures like superscalar and super-pipelined systems. Very Long Instruction Word (VLIW) architectures and basic multiprocessor designs are also emphasized. This note explains Flynn's classification, array processors, vector processors, associative processors, and systolic architectures. Hierarchical memory technology is discussed followed by various computing models that work on these computing devices, such as data flow computers and cloud computing. The two sections in this resource will be useful to those who want to address current developments and architectures in computer systems.

Author(s): NA

118 Pages

Computer Architecture Class notes

Class notes by Virgil Bistriceanu give more of a general view of computer architecture by focusing on the main ideas and principles of design. The concepts for instruction set design and addressing modes will be treated in detail since this forms the core of the understanding of the manner in which the processor interprets the instructions. The notes also outline the different CPU implementation strategies and the operation of interrupts. Perhaps more than anything else, the memory hierarchy and virtual memory are subjects to which much explanation is devoted, enlightening on how modern computers manage and optimize memory use. This full suite of notes is definitely helpful when one wants good grounding in the basic understanding of computer architecture.

Author(s): Virgil Bistriceanu

NA Pages

Computer Architecture Lecture Notes by Seoul National University

The lecture notes of Seoul National University encompass most of the computer architecture concepts, and this is completed with a comprehensive study of the MIPS instruction set architecture and datapath basics. There are single-cycle and multi-cycle implementations, inclusive of pipelined datapath and control mechanisms. This paper covers handling data and control hazards, exception management, and advanced pipelining techniques. The document also covers memory hierarchy, virtual memory, and various I/O systems. This will also cover multiprocessors and arithmetic circuits, giving more light to how those components in a computer interrelate. Notes are thus quite important for general and crucial explanations of both the primitive and advanced parts of computer architecture and implementation.

Author(s): Seoul National University

NA Pages

Introduction to Computer Architecture Lecture Notes

These lecture notes, written by David A. Wood and T. A. Ramkumar Ravikumar, summarize the basics necessary to understand computer architecture. This course material gives an exhaustive introduction to designing a single-processor computer by covering processor datapath, control units, and memory systems. It covers all aspects of performance metrics, instruction execution, arithmetic operations, and control mechanisms. Further, it covers pipelining, caching, and virtual memory management. They also discuss the multiprocessor systems and consideration in their design. The comprehensive guide is targeted at students and professionals who want to understand a broad view of computer architecture and practical applications.

Author(s): David A. Wood and T. A. Ramkumar Ravikumar

NA Pages