Principles of Computer Hardware

Alan Clements

ISBN 10: 0199273138 / ISBN 13: 9780199273133

Published by Oxford University Press, 2006

About this Item

2006. 4th Edition. Paperback. The understanding of fundamental computer components and systems lies at the heart of those enabling computer technologies that pervade our lives. Principles of Computer Hardware explores the fundamentals of computer structure, architecture, and programming that underpin the array of computerized technologies around which our lives are built. Num Pages: 672 pages, 640 colour line drawings. BIC Classification: UK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 265 x 196 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1474. . . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Principles of Computer Hardware
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199273138
• ISBN 13: 9780199273133
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Completely updated and revised throughout, the fourth edition of Principles of Computer Hardware explores the fundamentals of computer structure, architecture, and programming.

The book opens with an introduction to the fundamental concepts behind computer architecture: gates, circuits, logic, and computer arithmetic. It goes on to discuss computer operation from instruction set architecture and assembly language programming to the central processing unit. Then, the text builds on these foundations; explaining how the hardware interfaces with its surroundings, introducing computer memory, operating systems, and computer peripherals.

With clear, concise explanations throughout, Principles of Computer Hardware, Fourth Edition, is ideal for undergraduate courses in computer architecture.

Student CD--Included with Every Copy of the Text


�Features a Windows-based simulator for the student to explore the design of digital circuits


�Includes Windows and DOS-based 68K simulators for students to investigate the operation of the 68K processor


�Contains an ARM simulator that allows students to write programs for a RISC processor and run them on a PC

Companion Website


�Provides a bank of multiple-choice tests


�Lists downloadable files of all figures from the book as well as solutions to problems featured in the text

About the Author

Alan Clements is Motorola Professor in the School of Computing Science and Mathematics at the University of Teesside, Middlesbrough. In 2003 he was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship for his contribution to teaching.