AMD K5 Processor System Architecture
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Author Description
As part of the PC System Architecture Series, this comprehensive guide features step-by-step descriptions and instructions and accessible illustrations that enable a wide range of readers to easily understand difficult hardware topics. This book explains the hardware design of Advanced Micro Device's (AMD) forthcoming "fifth generation x86" microprocessor.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the internal hardware architecture and design specifications of the AMD K5 microprocessor. Author Don Anderson, a recognized expert in PC system architecture, provides a detailed technical breakdown of the fifth-generation x86 processor. The text serves as a foundational guide for engineers and developers to understand the logical operations and physical design constraints of this specific hardware platform.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed analysis of the x86 instruction set implementation within the K5 architecture.
- Technical explanations of processor pipeline stages and execution units.
- Diagrams and illustrations detailing bus protocols and memory management.
- Comparative insights into the K5's design relative to contemporary microprocessor standards.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and hardware engineers frequently cite this text as a definitive resource for understanding the specific design choices of the AMD K5. Readers often note the technical density of the prose, which is intended for those with a background in computer engineering.
Page Count:
400
Publication Date:
1996-01-01
Publisher:
Addison-Wesley
ISBN-10:
0201484099
ISBN-13:
9780201484090
Hardware
Computer Architecture
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