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Digital Design and Computer Architecture 1st Edition

by David Harris (Author), Sarah Harris (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars 128 ratings
Digital Design and Computer Architecture is designed for courses that combine digital logic design with computer organization/architecture or that teach these subjects as a two-course sequence. Digital Design and Computer Architecture begins with a modern approach by rigorously covering the fundamentals of digital logic design and then introducing Hardware Description Languages (HDLs). Featuring examples of the two most widely-used HDLs, VHDL and Verilog, the first half of the text prepares the reader for what follows in the second: the design of a MIPS Processor. By the end of Digital Design and Computer Architecture, readers will be able to build their own microprocessor and will have a top-to-bottom understanding of how it works--even if they have no formal background in design or architecture beyond an introductory class. David Harris and Sarah Harris combine an engaging and humorous writing style with an updated and hands-on approach to digital design.
  • Unique presentation of digital logic design from the perspective of computer architecture using a real instruction set, MIPS.
  • Side-by-side examples of the two most prominent Hardware Design Languages--VHDL and Verilog--illustrate and compare the ways the each can be used in the design of digital systems.
  • Worked examples conclude each section to enhance the reader's understanding and retention of the material.
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    0123704979
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    978-0123704979
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    Morgan Kaufmann
  5. Publication date
    March 16, 2007
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    7.5 x 0.9 x 8.75 inches
  8. Print length
    592 pages
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Takes the reader from the fundamentals of digital logic to the actual design of a MIPS microprocessor.

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David Harris is the Harvey S. Mudd Professor of Engineering Design at Harvey Mudd College. He received his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Stanford University and his M.Eng. in electrical engineering and computer science from MIT. Before attending Stanford, he worked at Intel as a logic and circuit designer on the Itanium and Pentium II processors. Since then, he has consulted at Sun Microsystems, Hewlett-Packard, Broadcom, and other design companies. David holds more than a dozen patents and is the author of three other textbooks on chip design, as well as many Southern California hiking guidebooks. When he is not working, he enjoys hiking, flying, and making things with his three sons.

Sarah L. Harris is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Harvey Mudd College. She received her Ph.D. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. Before attending Stanford, she received a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Brigham Young University. Sarah has also worked with Hewlett-Packard, the San Diego Supercomputer Center, Nvidia, and Microsoft Research in Beijing.

Sarah loves teaching, exploring and developing new technologies, traveling, wind surfing, rock climbing, and playing the guitar. Her recent exploits include researching sketching interfaces for digital circuit design, acting as a science correspondent for a National Public Radio affiliate, and learning how to kite surf. She speaks four languages and looks forward to learning more in the near future.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Morgan Kaufmann; 1st edition (March 16, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 592 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0123704979
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0123704979
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.9 x 8.75 inches
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    David Money Harris is the Harvey S. Mudd Professor of Engineering Design at Harvey Mudd College and the author of terrific engineering textbooks and hiking guidebooks. He received his Ph.D. from Stanford University in Electrical Engineering and his M.Eng. and S.B. degrees in EECS and Mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has designed microprocessors at Intel Corporation, Hewlett Packard, Sun Microsystems, and Broadcom, and his passion for chips is reflected in his books on the subject. He began his hiking adventures as a wee tot on his father's back and has been exploring the mountains and deserts ever since. Now, his own three boys are frequent companions on these trips.

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Customers find this book excellent for introductory concepts and consider it one of the best resources for digital systems design, with one customer noting its comprehensive coverage of building a microprocessor.

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  • Khang Le
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2023
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    I have read technical text books for years. This book would rank among the best of them. The authors have great sense of humor on top of providing great lessons on a technical subject. Thank you very much from a 60+ years old engineer.
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  • Old-and-Wise
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent textbook for RISC-type computer architecture
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2020
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    It was over 30 years ago that I first took a course in computer architecture. I didn't end up working in the hardware field but recently given what Apple has done with the ARM technology I decided to think about working on hardware again. I also had some training in CMOS so I just needed an up-to-date textbook in each subject. This one is an awesome textbook. It covers everything from A to Z in modern computer architecture from the RISC perspective, using ARM as the real-world model. I'm (re-)learning so much. Totally recommending this.
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  • irlamarie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quick delivery. Excellent condition
    Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2024
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    Ordered on Friday, received it Monday. Listed as Used-Very Good, I would say it's Used-Like New.
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  • JavaGuy147
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Introduction
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2011
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    This is a very well written book. The wording understandable, but doesn't lose its accuracy or "dumb down" the subject. It covers all the bases needed for some pretty decent digital design (all the way up to a simple MIPS processor). Informative and thought-provoking problems at the end that really tested the knowledge of the subjects. Would recommend for anybody who is new to the subject but wants a good introduction!
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  • Austin Zuffi
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book so much!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2011
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    I took a digital design class and hated the book. The material is dry in nature, so there's not much you can do to make an enticing design/architecture book. I'm in computer architecture now, and my school is using this book for the first time. I freaking love it. Something about it makes me want to read the whole thing. The art really takes away any intimidation, and the lessons are very concise. Some might feel that there is not enough info in here, but I say "that's what teachers are for!" Anyways, water spilled on my copy and I almost cried. I think I'm going to keep it forever.
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  • Allen N.
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on Digital Design/Computer Architecture
    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2018
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    The best book on Digital Design/Computer Architecture!

    Used this book as a supplement to the Computer Organization and Design textbook required for my class and I was finally able to understand concepts and get my project working in Verilog.

    I highly recommend either the ARM or MIPS edition as appropriate to your class/project.
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  • Mark Powers
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Easy to Understand Material
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2020
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    This book is overall pretty great. It covers all the basic material that you need to know with simplicity. I recommend this book if you really want to know the details of an ARM processor.
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  • David
    5.0 out of 5 stars Learn to design a microprocessor
    Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2018
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    Very detailed overview of building a microprocessor both in the theoretical sense and practical implementation using HDL. It takes you through designing a simplified ARMv4 CPU that performs several common instructions.
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  • Tuoni
    1.0 out of 5 stars Rogue (unofficial copy) : I returned this. Unreadable due to technical problems with typesetting
    Reviewed in Australia on February 26, 2023
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    This seems to be a pirated edition. It doesn't have the publisher (Kaufman) against it and any positive feedback refers to another Kindle page which appears to be the official version (at a much higher cost).

    This is an example of a 'figure' in the book. Essentially it is missing, looks like somebody's notes to actually create one in the future.

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    1.0 out of 5 stars
    Rogue (unofficial copy) : I returned this. Unreadable due to technical problems with typesetting

    Reviewed in Australia on February 26, 2023
    This seems to be a pirated edition. It doesn't have the publisher (Kaufman) against it and any positive feedback refers to another Kindle page which appears to be the official version (at a much higher cost).

    This is an example of a 'figure' in the book. Essentially it is missing, looks like somebody's notes to actually create one in the future.

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  • Cesar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simplemente increible
    Reviewed in Spain on September 14, 2019
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    El mejor libro sobre Diseño digital y arquitectura de computadores, viene el ingles, pero es una completa maravilla, volvería a comprarlo una y otra vez, lo malo, es que viene el ingles, pero bueno, así se practica
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  • RSRX
    4.0 out of 5 stars OK
    Reviewed in France on October 7, 2019
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    Acheté pours un cursus universitaire d'ingénieur
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  • mrm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beside content, the print and paper quality are top.
    Reviewed in Germany on April 2, 2023
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    Very good print quality.
    Content wise, comprehensive and authoritative.
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  • Vitor
    1.0 out of 5 stars Problemas graves de configuração no PC e Android.
    Reviewed in Brazil on June 23, 2021
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    No meu PC e celular algumas partes do texto e praticamente todas as tabelas estão desconfiguradas. O conteúdo da tabela está linearizado como se fosse texto, tornando a leitura das tabelas impossível. Além disso em algumas partes há mais problemas onde os exemplos se misturam com texto e tabelas que se misturam com texto. Além de caracteres estranhos em algumas equações no lugar de caracteres de operações lógicas.
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