Computer Organization and Architecture: Designing for Performance, 11th Edition by William Stallings is a comprehensive textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in computer science and engineering. The book explains the fundamental concepts of computer organization and architecture, focusing on how these concepts relate to modern computer design and performance.
Key Topics
• Computer Evolution and Performance: It starts with the evolution of computers, covering topics like the IAS computer, embedded systems, and the evolution of architectures like Intel x86 and ARM. It also introduces key performance concepts, including Amdahl’s Law and benchmarks like SPEC.
• Computer System Components: The book provides a top-level view of a computer’s structure and function. This section covers the memory hierarchy (cache, internal, and external memory), input/output (I/O) systems, and the role of the operating system in supporting these functions.
• Arithmetic and Digital Logic: It details the foundational principles of computer arithmetic, including integer and floating-point representation and operations. It also covers digital logic, Boolean algebra, and the design of combinational and sequential circuits.
• Instruction Sets and the CPU: The text explains the characteristics and functions of instruction sets, addressing modes, and instruction formats. It then delves into the central processing unit (CPU), including its structure, function, and advanced topics like Reduced Instruction Set Computers (RISC) and superscalar processors.
• Parallel Organization: A significant portion of the book is dedicated to parallel processing, exploring multicore computers, symmetric multiprocessors, cache coherence protocols (like MESI), and other parallel organization techniques.
The 11th edition incorporates updated material on recent innovations and improvements in the field, using real-world examples and enhanced pedagogy to help students understand complex concepts.
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