High-Performance Energy-Efficient Microprocessor Design

By Ram K. Krishnamurthy and Ram Krishnamurthy

Book Overview

The microprocessors of today contain close to a billion transistors, achieving the performance of the super-computers of a decade ago. Designing such processors takes hundreds of people. This design handbook is written by prominent microprocessor design leaders from the industry and academia. It provides complete coverage of all aspects of complex microprocessor design process including technology, power management, clocking, high-performance architecture, design methodologies, memory and I/O design, computer aided design, testing and design for testability. The book is intended to be a useful companion for every design engineer working in the field.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1574442864
• ISBN13: 9780387285948
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.5" x 9.6"