Chapter 0 Introduction

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Table of Contents

Chapter 0 Introduction

History of Computing - Early Computers

History of Computing - First Four Generations

History of Computing - Evolution of Intel Microprocessor

Digital Systems - Analog vs. Digital

Digital Systems - Design Hierarchy (1)

Digital Systems - Design Hierarchy (2)

Digital Systems - Design Hierarchy (3)

Organization of a Digital Computer - Four Major Components

Organization of a Digital Computer - Instruction Cycle

Organization of a Digital Computer - Computer Instructions

Organization of a Digital Computer - Information Representation

Organization of a Digital Computer - Software

Author: Jae Y. Lee and B. D. Carroll