Product Description

Principles of Computer Hardware, now in its third edition, provides a first course in computer architecture or computer organization for undergraduates. The book covers the core topics of such a course, including Boolean algebra and logic design; number bases and binary arithmetic; the CPU; assembly language; memory systems; and input/output methods and devices. It then goes on to cover the related topics of computer peripherals such as printers; the hardware aspects of the operating system; and data communications, and hence provides a broader overview of the subject. Its readable, tutorial-based approach makes it an accessible introduction to the subject. The book has extensive in-depth coverage of two microprocessors, one of which (the 68000) is widely used in education. All chapters in the new edition have been updated. Major updates include: powerful software simulations of digital systems to accompany the chapters on digital design; a tutorial-based introduction to assembly language, including many examples; a completely rewritten chapter on RISC, which now covers the ARM computer.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #315124 in Books
• Published on: 2000-01-20
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 716 pages

About the Author
Alan Clements, 12 Merrington Avenue, Acklam, Middlesborough, Cleveland, TS5 8RH. alanclements@compuserve .com

Customer Reviews

Fantastic book on computers
Very detailed book dealing extensively with microprocessor architecture and logic gates. Briefly, it covers the underlying principles of the computer. A CD comes with it where you get the chance to study a RISC and a CISC processor. I used it for the Technology module of the British Computer Society, who in fact recommends it as primary text for the Technology and Architecture modules. So anyone who wants to dive into the details of computer architecture, look no further; this is the book.

Great book
This is a best book to get, if you want to become damn good in computer architecture.

Contains answers but long winded
The book is good if you've a few months to go through it. However people don't really and the long winded style fails to appeal to computer enthusiasts efficient minds.