Yadin, Aharon
Computer Systems Architecture
- ISBN 13:
- 9780367574482
- author:
- Yadin, Aharon
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- CRC Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 445
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 17.8 centimeters (0.86 kg
- Genre:
- Computers, Entertainment & Games, Games Programming,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Computer Systems Architecture provides a comprehensive understanding of computer hardware and its evolution over time. From the initial need for computers to recent concepts such as the Internet of Things, this book explores the trends in computing solutions that led to the current available infrastructures.
The author delves into the details of computer architecture, explaining how data representation has changed and how the central processing unit (CPU) has been implemented and enhanced. The book also examines the organization, hierarchy, and performance considerations of computer memory as applied by the operating system, highlighting the significance of cache memory in improving performance.
Accessible to software engineers and developers as well as students in IT disciplines, this book enhances readers' understanding of the hardware infrastructure used in software engineering projects. By focusing on the principles used in hardware systems design and the methods for enhancing performance, it enables readers to better optimize system usage.