Principles of Computer Hardware

Principles of Computer Hardware

Completely updated and revised throughout, the fourth edition of <em>Principles of Computer Hardware</em> explores the fundamentals of computer structure, architecture, and programming.<br><br>The book opens with an introduction to the fundamental concepts behind computer architecture: gates, circuits, logic, and computer arithmetic. It goes on to discuss computer operation from instruction set architecture and assembly language programming to the central processing unit. Then, the text builds on these foundations; explaining how the hardware interfaces with its surroundings, introducing computer memory, operating systems, and computer peripherals.<br><br>With clear, concise explanations throughout, <em>Principles of Computer Hardware</em>, Fourth Edition, is ideal for undergraduate courses in computer architecture.<br><br><strong>Student CD--Included with Every Copy of the Text</strong><br><br></br>·Features a Windows-based simulator for the student to explore the design of digital circuits<br><br></br>·Includes Windows and DOS-based 68K simulators for students to investigate the operation of the 68K processor<br><br></br>·Contains an ARM simulator that allows students to write programs for a RISC processor and run them on a PC<br><br><strong>Companion Website</strong><br><br></br>·Provides a bank of multiple-choice tests<br><br></br>·Lists downloadable files of all figures from the book as well as solutions to problems featured in the text<br>