Computer Architecture [IHDCB142]

Learning outcomes

At the end of the lecture, the student will have been introduced to the basic principles of the internal organisation, the programming model and the use of modern computer hardware.

Content

The lecture opens with an introduction to MIPS machine language. Next, a processor controlled by this instruction set is built up from the Central Processing Unit. This processor executes an instruction per cycle. Architectures improving the performances are then discussed. Finally, access to memory and to peripherals is covered.

Table of contents

- Architecture and programming model: data representations, instruction sets, input/output - Organisation and micro architecture: ALU, data path, control unit, memory hierarchy, peripheral equipment, performance evaluation