CPE 431/531 - Introduction to Computer Architecture

COURSE INFORMATION:

Credit Hours:

3

Prerequisites:

CPE/EE 321

Description:

Study of existing computer structures. Computer organization with emphasis

on busing systems, storage systems, and instruction sets. Special purpose

architecture, performance models and measures. VLSI influence on archit.

Fault-tolerant computer systems.

Topics:

• Computer Abstractions and Technology
• The Role of the Performance
• Instructions: Language of the Machine
• The Processor: Datapath and Control
• Enhancing Performance with Pipelining
• Large and Fast: Exploiting Memory Hierarchy
• Interfacing Processors and Peripherals
• Parallel Processors

Fall 2008 Information

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