Computer Organization and Design RISC-V Edition: The Hardware Software Interface
Author: David A. Patterson, John L. Hennessy
Series: The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Architecture and Design
Edition: 2nd Edition
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann
ISBN-13: 978-0128203316
ISBN-10: 0128203315
Publication Date: December 31, 2020
Computer Organization and Design RISC-V Edition: The Hardware Software Interface, Second Edition, is the award-winning textbook from Patterson and Hennessy used by tens of thousands of students globally. It provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the core principles of computer science, specifically focusing on the relationship between hardware and software. This version of the text centers on the RISC-V open-source instruction set architecture (ISA), the first open-source architecture designed for modern computing environments including cloud computing, mobile devices, and embedded systems.
The text is designed to guide readers through the complexities of modern computing with a focus on efficiency and scalability. It includes access to a companion website that offers advanced content, appendices, a glossary, references, and links to essential software tools for further study.
Key Features:
- In-depth Parallelism: Offers comprehensive coverage of parallelism, featuring examples and content that highlight both parallel hardware and software topics.
- RISC-V Architecture Focus: Emphasizes the 64-bit address ISA while also covering the 32-bit RISC-V ISA, which remains vital for embedded computing and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
- Domain Specific Architectures (DSA): Includes new sections in every chapter dedicated to DSAs, reflecting the latest shifts in computer architecture.
- Modern Real-World Examples: Features fully updated real-world examples and case studies to ensure the content remains relevant to the current technological landscape.