Download or read book Computer Architecture and Implementation written by Harvey G. Cragon and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2000-02-13 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook provides a clear and concise introduction to computer architecture and implementation. Two important themes are interwoven throughout the book. The first is an overview of the major concepts and design philosophies of computer architecture and organization. The second is the early introduction and use of analytic modeling of computer performance. A unique feature of the book is that memory systems are discussed before processor implementations. The book contains many worked examples and over 130 homework exercises. It is an ideal textbook for a one-semester undergraduate course in computer architecture and implementation.