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What is the primary distinction between the Harvard Architecture and Von-Neumann Architecture?
What is the primary distinction between the Harvard Architecture and Von-Neumann Architecture?
- The number of processing units
- Number of address fields
- The organization of registers
- Separate buses for data and instructions (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a classification of CPU organization?
Which of the following is NOT a classification of CPU organization?
- Micro-architecture-based (correct)
- Stack-based
- General registers-based
- Accumulator-based
What is the primary focus of computer architecture from a programmer's perspective?
What is the primary focus of computer architecture from a programmer's perspective?
- Memory technology
- Interfaces
- Control signals
- Instruction set (correct)
What is the term for the design of individual components of a CPU?
What is the term for the design of individual components of a CPU?
What is the term for the interface between the computer's internal components and the programmer?
What is the term for the interface between the computer's internal components and the programmer?
What is the main difference between computer architecture and organization?
What is the main difference between computer architecture and organization?
Which of the following is an example of a computer organization aspect?
Which of the following is an example of a computer organization aspect?
What was used as digital logic elements and memory in the first generation of computers?
What was used as digital logic elements and memory in the first generation of computers?
What is the main theme of the 'COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE and ORGANIZATION COURSE'?
What is the main theme of the 'COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE and ORGANIZATION COURSE'?
Who designed the IAS computer, a famous first-generation computer?
Who designed the IAS computer, a famous first-generation computer?
Which of the following is NOT a reference book for the 'COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE and ORGANIZATION COURSE'?
Which of the following is NOT a reference book for the 'COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE and ORGANIZATION COURSE'?
What percentage of marks are allocated for the final exam in the theory part of the course?
What percentage of marks are allocated for the final exam in the theory part of the course?
What is the defining characteristic of the third generation of computers?
What is the defining characteristic of the third generation of computers?
What is the term for the early integrated circuits that could only reliably manufacture a few gates or memory cells?
What is the term for the early integrated circuits that could only reliably manufacture a few gates or memory cells?
What is the prediction made by Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel, in 1965?
What is the prediction made by Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel, in 1965?
What is the characteristic of each new generation of computers?
What is the characteristic of each new generation of computers?
What is the term for the introduction of more than 1,000 components on a single integrated circuit chip?
What is the term for the introduction of more than 1,000 components on a single integrated circuit chip?
What is the rate at which the number of transistors on a chip doubles, according to Moore's law?
What is the rate at which the number of transistors on a chip doubles, according to Moore's law?
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Study Notes
Evaluation Strategies
- Theory marks consist of 40 sessionals (assignments, quizzes, presentations, mid-term) and 60 for the final exam.
- Practical marks divide into 20 sessionals and 20 for lab plus viva.
Reference Books
- "Computer Organization and Architecture" (10th Edition) by William Stallings.
- "Computer Organization and Design" (5th Edition) by David A. Patterson & John L. Hennessy.
- "Computer Organization and Design" (RISC-V Edition) by David A. Patterson & John L. Hennessy.
Computer Architecture vs. Organization
- Architecture includes attributes visible to the programmer, such as instruction sets and addressing techniques.
- Organization refers to the implementation of these features, including control signals and memory technology.
Examples of Computer Architectures and Organizations
- Common architectures: Von-Neumann, Harvard, Instruction Set, Micro-architecture, System Design.
- CPU organization classifications include single accumulator, general registers, and stack organization.
Basic Computer Architecture Structure
- Simple single-processor computers consist of computer peripherals, main memory, and the CPU.
- The control unit of the single processor includes sequencing logic, ALU, internal bus, registers, and decoders.
Brief History of Computer Evolution
- First Generation (Vacuum Tubes): Utilized vacuum tubes for digital logic; notable computer was the IAS computer, designed in 1946 by von Neumann.
- Third Generation (Integrated Circuits): Initially relied on Small-Scale Integration (SSI) before progressing to large-scale integration, increasing component density on chips.
Moore's Law
- Gordon Moore observed that the number of transistors on a chip doubles approximately every year; this pace became every 18 months in the 1970s.
- Advances lead to increased processing performance, larger memory capacity, and compact sizes with each new generation.
Later Generations of Computers
- Subsequent generations are less consistently defined but feature developments in large-scale integration (LSI), allowing over 1,000 components on a single chip.
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