Stallings : Computer Organization and Architecture, Global Edition, 11th edition

Stallings : Computer Organization and Architecture, Global Edition, 11th edition

Overview

Comprehensive coverage spans the entire computer design field • Utilizes a top-down approach–computer system, processor, control unit– for clarity and ease of use. The objective is to present the material in a fashion that keeps new material in a clear context. • Systems are viewed from both the architectural and organizational structure perspectives to help students gain a comprehensive overview of computer design. • A unified treatment of I/O provides a full understanding of I/O functions and structures, including discussions of DMA, direct cache access, and external interfaces. • A focus on multicore gives students a broad understanding of this technology, found in virtually all contemporary machines. • A thorough discussion of instruction sets, including a new chapter on assembly language. • Detailed use of specific examples throughout the book to illustrate concepts, including Intel x86, ARM embedded system architecture, and IBM z13 mainframe. Hands-on experience reinforces concepts from the text • Homework problems, case studies, and additional student resources enhance their understanding of the material.