Section 1: Fundamentals of Computer Architecture

In this section, we will begin at the transistor level and work our way up to the computer system level. You will develop an understanding of the key components of modern computer architectures.

This section comprises the following chapters:

• Chapter 1, Introducing Computer Architecture
• Chapter 2, Digital Logic
• Chapter 3, Processor Elements
• Chapter 4, Computer System Components
• Chapter 5, Hardware–Software Interface
• Chapter 6, Specialized Computing Domains