Computer architecture : from the stone age to the quantum age /
Charles Fox.
- xxxv, 459 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Historical architectures -- Data representation -- Basic CPU-based architecture -- Switches -- Digital logic -- Simple machines -- Digital CPU design -- Advanced CPU design -- Input/Output -- Memory -- Retro architectures -- Embedded architectures -- Desktop architecture -- Smart architectures -- Parallel architectures -- Future architectures.
"Covers the inner workings of the computer, from the transistor level up to complete CPUs, memory, and beyond, as well as more recent developments, like parallel and quantum architectures. Each chapter includes hands-on exercises and additional resources for exploring topics further"--