Computers - Computer Architecture

This book is the second volume of a two-volume book set which introduces software-defined chips. In this book, the programming model of the software-defined chips is analyzed by tracing the coevolution of modern general-purpose processors and programming models. The enhancement in hardware security and...

Discover the transformative power of technology in "Emerging Technologies and Society," a comprehensive exploration of the ever-evolving landscape of innovation. Authored by experts in the field, this book delves into the pivotal chapters, revealing the profound impact of emerging technologies on our world.Chapter 1:...

"Dive into the transformative world of agriculture with 'IoT in Agriculture, ' a comprehensive guide that unravels the intricacies of integrating Internet of Things (IoT) technologies into farming practices. In this enlightening exploration, the book navigates through twelve thought-provoking chapters, each meticulously crafted to...

An integral element of software engineering is model engineering. They both endeavor to minimize cost, time, and risks with quality software. As such, model engineering is a highly useful field that demands in-depth research on the most current approaches and techniques. Only by understanding...

This handbook presents fundamental knowledge on the hardware/software (HW/SW) codesign methodology. Contributing expert authors look at key techniques in the design flow as well as selected codesign tools and design environments, building on basic knowledge to consider the latest techniques. The book enables readers...

Learn all skills needed to be a Certified Kubernetes professionalDESCRIPTION Want to become a Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)? If you're looking to take your Kubernetes skills to the next level, then you need this book.This comprehensive and easy-to-read guide is perfect for aspiring...

A practical guide to establishing a risk-based, business-focused information security program to ensure organizational successKey Features Focus on business alignment, engagement, and support using risk-based methodologies Establish organizational communication and collaboration emphasizing a culture of security Implement information security program, cybersecurity hygiene, and architectural...

This textbook introduces the concept of embedded systems with exercises using Arduino Uno. It is intended for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in computer science, computer engineering, and electrical engineering programs. It contains a balanced discussion on both hardware and software related to embedded...

This book shares with readers practical design knowledge gained from the author's 24 years of IC design experience. The author addresses issues and challenges faced commonly by IC designers, along with solutions and workarounds. Guidelines are described for tackling issues such as clock domain...

Discover "The Coding Course from Beginner to Advanced," your gateway to mastering the world of programming. This comprehensive guide will take you from coding novice to advanced developer, providing you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the ever-evolving world of coding.Chapter...

This textbook for courses in Digital Systems Design introduces students to the fundamental hardware used in modern computers. Coverage includes both the classical approach to digital system design (i.e., pen and paper) in addition to the modern hardware description language (HDL) design approach (computer-based)....

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving field of informationtechnology, the idea of "containers" has emerged as a crucial andgame-changing factor. Containerization ushers in a new era that isstreamlined, productive, and scalable in contrast to the era ofcumbersome virtual machines that are bloated and inefficient.Docker is...

Automatic transformation of a sequential program into a parallel form is a subject that presents a great intellectual challenge and promises a great practical award. There is a tremendous investment in existing sequential programs, and scientists and engineers continue to write their application programs...

Unlock the potential of Robotics in Manufacturing with this comprehensive guide that delves into the intricate landscape of modern industrial automation. In "Robotics in Manufacturing," each chapter unfolds a critical aspect of the synergy between robotics and manufacturing processes, providing a nuanced understanding for...

Handbook of System Safety and Security: Cyber Risk and Risk Management, Cyber Security, Adversary Modeling, Threat Analysis, Business of Safety, Functional Safety, Software Systems, and Cyber Physical Systems presents an update on the world's increasing adoption of computer-enabled products and the essential services they...

This book is a comprehensive guide to assertion-based verification of hardware designs using System Verilog Assertions (SVA). It enables readers to minimize the cost of verification by using assertion-based techniques in simulation testing, coverage collection and formal analysis. The book provides detailed descriptions of...

Cloud Infrastructure and Data Center is a collection of Information Technology big pictures. The purpose of the book is to help students and network system administrators to learn Information Technology. The book covers many topics such as networking, system administration, cabling, VOIP, desktop management,...

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to processing-in-memory (PIM) technology, from its architectures to circuits implementations on multiple memory types and describes how it can be a viable computer architecture in the era of AI and big data. The authors summarize the challenges of...

Are you aspiring to become a certified expert in cloud architecture on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP)? Look no further! This comprehensive guide is your key to mastering the essential concepts and skills needed to ace the Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect exam.Dive into...

The new ARM Edition of Computer Organization and Design features a subset of the ARMv8-A architecture, which is used to present the fundamentals of hardware technologies, assembly language, computer arithmetic, pipelining, memory hierarchies, and I/O. With the post-PC era now upon us, Computer Organization...

This book introduces several novel approaches to pave the way for the next generation of integrated circuits, which can be successfully and reliably integrated, even in safety-critical applications. The authors describe new measures to address the rising challenges in the field of design for...

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Developing correct and efficient software is far more complex for parallel and distributed systems than it is for sequential processors. Some of the reasons for this added complexity are: the lack of a universally acceptable parallel and distributed programming paradigm, the criticality of achieving...

Ready to become a programming pro? "C# & C++" is your ultimate guide to mastering both C# and C++ effortlessly. Whether you're a beginner starting your coding journey or a seasoned developer looking to expand your skills, this book is tailor-made for you.Table of...

This book presents a new threat modelling approach that specifically targets the hardware supply chain, covering security risks throughout the lifecycle of an electronic system. The authors present a case study on a new type of security attack, which combines two forms of attack...

Controlling the Chaos uses a deceptively simple "functional framework" approach that builds upon the groundwork laid down by Zachman, NIST, Spewack, TOGAF, COBIT, and ITIL, to create a vision of IT management that is easy to grasp and implement. Using this framework, the mind-numbing...

For those in a hurry, this:  To align an AI's goals with ours, we must build-in alignment from the start, To keep an AI honest, we must build-in honesty from the start, To get an AI to understand anything, we must invest it...

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of 19th International Workshop on Power and Timing Modeling, Optimization and Simulation, PATMOS 2009, featuring Integrated Circuit and System Design, held in Delft, The Netherlands during September 9-11, 2009. The 26 revised full papers and 10...

This book describes the historical development of the architectures of the first computers built by the German inventor Konrad Zuse in Berlin between 1936 and 1945. Zuse's machines are historically important because they anticipated many features of modern computers. Specifically, these include the separation...

Learn computer architecture and assembly language by building a working model of an 8086 processor from basic principles of computer architecture. Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) provide flexible digital electronics platforms that can be organized as a CPU, a neural net, or almost any...

Computer Organization: Basic Processor Structure is a class-tested textbook, based on the author's decades of teaching the topic to undergraduate and beginning graduate students. The main questions the book tries to answer are: how is a processor structured, and how does the processor function,...

This lecture presents a study of the microarchitecture of contemporary microprocessors. The focus is on implementation aspects, with discussions on their implications in terms of performance, power, and cost of state-of-the-art designs. The lecture starts with an overview of the different types of microprocessors...

In an increasingly interconnected world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has become paramount. This engrossing book delves into the complex and ever-evolving realm of digital security, unraveling the intricate web of threats and vulnerabilities that...

This textbook is ideal for senior undergraduate and graduate courses in RF CMOS circuits, RF circuit design, and high-frequency analog circuit design. It is aimed at electronics engineering students and IC design engineers in the field, wishing to gain a deeper understanding of circuit...

This textbook teaches students techniques for the design of advanced digital systems using Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). The authors focus on communication between FPGAs and peripheral devices (such as EEPROM, analog-to-digital converters, sensors, digital-to-analog converters, displays etc.) and in particular state machines and...

This book summarizes the key scientific outcomes of the Horizon 2020 research project TULIPP: Towards Ubiquitous Low-power Image Processing Platforms. The main focus lies on the development of high-performance, energy-efficient embedded systems for the growing range of increasingly complex image processing applications. The holistic...

Introduction.- Methodology for the Placement of Dynamic Data Objects.- Design of a Simulator of Heterogeneous Memory Organizations.- Experiments on Data Placement: Results and Discussion.- Conclusion.Author: Miguel Peón Quirós, Francky Catthoor, José Manuel Mendías CuadrosISBN-10: 3030374343ISBN-13: 9783030374341Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/31/2021Pages: 208Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.21h x...

​This book provides the first comprehensive view of safe and secure CPS and IoT systems. The authors address in a unified manner both safety (physical safety of operating equipment and devices) and computer security (correct and sound information), which are traditionally separate topics, practiced...

This book constitutes revised selected papers from the 10th International Workshop on Constructive Side-Channel Analysis and Secure Design, COSADE 2019, held in Darmstadt, Germany, in April 2019. The 14 papers presented together with one keynote and one invited talk in this volume were carefully...

This textbook is designed for a second course on digital systems, focused on the design of digital circuits. It was originally designed to accompany a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) created at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), currently available on the Coursera platform....

This book provides readers with an up-to-date account of the use of machine learning frameworks, methodologies, algorithms and techniques in the context of computer-aided design (CAD) for very-large-scale integrated circuits (VLSI). Coverage includes the various machine learning methods used in lithography, physical design, yield...

The Information System Consultant's Handbook familiarizes systems analysts, systems designers, and information systems consultants with underlying principles, specific documentation, and methodologies.Corresponding to the primary stages in the systems development life cycle, the book divides into eight sections: Principles Information Gathering and Problem Definition Project...

This book is intended for designers with experience in traditional (clocked) circuit design, seeking information about asynchronous circuit design, in order to determine if it would be advantageous to adopt asynchronous methodologies in their next design project. The author introduces a generic approach for...

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 18th International Workshop on OpenMP, IWOMP 2022, held in Chattanooga, TN, USA, in September 2022.The 11 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in this book from the 13 submissions. The...

Knowledge Architectures reviews traditional approaches to managing information and explains why they need to adapt to support 21st-century information management and discovery. Exploring the rapidly changing environment in which information is being managed and accessed, the book considers how to use knowledge architectures, the...

This book explains the fundamental technologies and components used in modern processors and computer architectures and how varied architectural choices culminate in computer configurations that are optimal for certain applications. To put it nicely, modern computers are sophisticated gadgets. Nevertheless, when examined hierarchically, the...

This book is an introduction to social data analytics along with its challenges and opportunities in the age of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence. It focuses primarily on concepts, techniques and methods for organizing, curating, processing, analyzing, and visualizing big social data: from text...

This book is primarily for students who are taking a course on the C++ language, for those who wish to self-study the C++ language, and for programmers who have experience with C and want to advance to C++. It could also prove useful to...

This book is primarily for students who are taking a course on the C++ language, for those who wish to self-study the C++ language, and for programmers who have experience with C and want to advance to C++. It could also prove useful to...

This book provides a comprehensive coverage of hardware security concepts, derived from the unique characteristics of emerging logic and memory devices and related architectures. The primary focus is on mapping device-specific properties, such as multi-functionality, runtime polymorphism, intrinsic entropy, nonlinearity, ease of heterogeneous integration,...