Computer Architecture

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In this chapter we discussion about :

Architecture is those attributes visible to the programmer. Instruction set, number of bits used for data representation, I/O mechanisms, addressing techniques.. e.g. Is there a multiply instruction?. Organization is how features are implemented. Control signals, interfaces, memory technology. e.g. Is there a hardware multiply unit or is it done by repeated addition? All Intel x86 family share the same basic architecture. The IBM System/370 family share the same basic architecture. This gives code compatibility. At least backwards. Organization differs between different versions