This unit of study explores the design of a computer system at the architectural and digital logic level. Topics covered include instruction sets, computer arithmetic, performance evaluation, datapath design, pipelining, memory hierarchies including caches and virtual memory, I/O devices, and bus-based I/O systems. Students will design a pipelined reduced instruction set processor.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | School of Electrical and Computer Engineering |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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ELEC2602 |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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ELEC3607. Knowledge of microprocessor systems (embedded systems architecture, design methodology, interfacing and programming) is required |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Philip Heng Wai Leong, philip.leong@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Philip Heng Wai Leong, philip.leong@sydney.edu.au |