Superscalar Microprocessors Design

by Bill Johnson

Book Overview

The term superscalar describes a computer architecture that achieves performance by concurrent execution of scalar instructions. Superscalar architectures represent the next step in the evolution of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0138756341
• ISBN13: 9780138756345
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.1" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

I've found this book to be the ideal reference for transitioning to a superscalar system from an in-

My experience in embedded system prepared me for the definition and architecture of CPUs, MPUs. DSPs, and DPUs. The experience didn't prepare me for the dynamic reordering found in out-of-order machines. This book led me to understanding the reason why instructions are already executed while debugging an application. I recommend this book for learning the nuances of superscalar machines.

A must-read for anyone interested in microprocessor design.

This book is a terrific tutorial on superscalar hardware design principles and their implications for compilers. It is well organized and crystal-clear. The author, Mike Johnson (aka William M. Johnson), is Advanced Micro Devices' VP of Research and Development. He is an industry leader in microprocessor design and an excellent writer. The book is especially remarkable because it was written some years ago, derived from Mike's Ph.D. dissertation at Stanford. The principles are still current, and no other book explains them so well.

Inside of Superscalar machine

If what you want to know is "superscalar stuff", then this is a must. Nearly all technologies to design superscalar microprocessors are here.