Modern Computer Architecture Tutorial (Fig)

Author: Fu Qilin
Publisher: Beijing Hope Electronic Press
Publication Date: 2002-08-01
Features: This is a practical textbook on the architecture of modern computers. It is up-to-date and comprehensive, with in-depth and detailed explanations. During the writing process, special attention was paid to setting different training objectives based on different teaching audiences, and the key and secondary content of each chapter and section were arranged appropriately. The book consists of 8 chapters, covering the main topics of: the development of modern computer architecture, pipelined and superscalar processors, the concepts and performance of vector processors, the concepts and performance of storage systems, the role and characteristics of buses, interconnection networks, SIMD computers, and multiprocessor and multicomputer systems. Several chapters are dedicated to exploring the new technologies adopted in each basic component and their impact on performance improvement, laying a theoretical foundation for building high-performance computer systems such as personal computers, workstations, and servers. Additionally, each chapter of the book is accompanied by a wealth of exercises for readers to practice and consolidate their knowledge. The author has been engaged in frontline teaching for decades, accumulating extensive teaching experience. The overall structure, content selection, and writing process of the book fully consider the characteristics of teaching and learning, as well as the specific needs of the target readers. In terms of content, it emphasizes both the completeness of the theoretical system and its systematicity and modernity. The structure is clear, the concepts are accurate, and the text is concise and easy to read, making it suitable for both classroom lectures and self-study. By reading this book, readers can gain a comprehensive understanding of modern computer architecture and lay a foundation for further in-depth learning and research in computer science and technology. This book can be used as a textbook and teaching reference for computer science and technology majors in universities and vocational schools, or for undergraduate and graduate students from non-computer majors. It can also serve as a self-study textbook or guide for engineering and technical personnel.