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Computer Architecture involves the design and organization of a computer's components, including the CPU, memory, and input/output devices. It encompasses various architectures such as Von Neumann and Harvard, and focuses on performance optimization techniques like pipelining and parallelism. Current trends include quantum computing, neuromorphic computing, and green computing, highlighting the importance of efficient system design.

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Computer Architecture involves the design and organization of a computer's components, including the CPU, memory, and input/output devices. It encompasses various architectures such as Von Neumann and Harvard, and focuses on performance optimization techniques like pipelining and parallelism. Current trends include quantum computing, neuromorphic computing, and green computing, highlighting the importance of efficient system design.

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Computer Architecture

Understanding the Core Concepts


Introduction
• Computer Architecture is the design and
organization of a computer's components.
• It includes:
• - Hardware components
• - System functionality
• - Performance optimization
Components of Computer
Architecture
• 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
• 2. Memory (RAM, ROM, Cache)
• 3. Input/Output Devices
• 4. Storage Units
• 5. Interconnection Systems (Buses)
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
• The CPU is the brain of the computer.
• - Control Unit (CU): Directs operations
• - Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU): Performs
calculations
• - Registers: High-speed storage for operations
Memory Hierarchy
• 1. Registers: Fastest and smallest memory
• 2. Cache Memory: Small, high-speed storage
• 3. Main Memory: Primary storage (RAM)
• 4. Secondary Storage: Hard drives, SSDs
Instruction Set Architecture (ISA)
• Defines the machine language instructions a
computer can execute.
• - Types: RISC (Reduced) and CISC (Complex)
• - Includes: Operations, data types, addressing
modes
Types of Computer Architectures
• 1. Von Neumann Architecture: Shared
memory for data and instructions
• 2. Harvard Architecture: Separate memory for
data and instructions
• 3. Parallel Architecture: Multiple processors
for simultaneous tasks
Performance Optimization
• 1. Pipelining: Overlapping instruction
execution
• 2. Parallelism: Using multiple processors
• 3. Caching: Reducing data access time
• 4. Clock Rate: Increasing CPU speed
Applications
• 1. Supercomputers: High-performance
computing
• 2. Embedded Systems: Specialized devices
• 3. General-Purpose Computers: Everyday
computing
• 4. AI and Machine Learning: Optimized
processing
Conclusion
• Computer Architecture is essential for
designing efficient and effective systems.
• It ensures optimal performance, scalability,
and reliability in computing devices.
Trends in Computer Architecture
• 1. Quantum Computing: Revolutionary
processing capabilities
• 2. Neuromorphic Computing: Mimics human
brain architecture
• 3. Edge Computing: Processing data at the
source
• 4. Green Computing: Energy-efficient designs
References
• 1. Computer Architecture by Hennessy and
Patterson
• 2. Fundamentals of Computer Organization
and Design
• 3. Online resources and research papers

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