Cache Memory Book, the

Informationen zum Autor Jim Handy is a Principal Analyst for memories in Dataquest's Semiconductor group. He is a frequent lecturer and writer on the subject of cache memorydesign and is a patent holder in the cache design field. Zusammenfassung Introduces systems designers to the concepts behind cache design. This book teaches the basic cache concepts and advanced techniques. It informs about the intricate protocols used in complex multiprocessor caches. It includes a chapter on cache"tricks"! and provides examples in the form of block diagrams! timing waveforms! and code traces. Inhaltsverzeichnis What is Cache Memory? How are Caches Designed? Cache Memories and RISC Processors. Maintaining Coherency in Cached Systems. Cute Cache Tricks. Subject Index.

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What is Cache Memory? How are Caches Designed? Cache Memories and RISC Processors. Maintaining Coherency in Cached Systems. Cute Cache Tricks. Subject Index.

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"The Cache Memory Book, written by Jim Handy, a senior analyst for semiconductor memories at Dataquest Corporation, San Jose, California, provides designers with an in-depth analysis of cache approaches and implementation discussions." --Dave Burskey in ELECTRONIC DESIGN

"While written with the professional designer in mind, this book is easily accessible to interested laypeople. Its explanations about how caches work and the different policies that must be addressed by a cache designer are among the best Ive ever read. If you need to know how cache memory systems work, read The Cache Memory Book." --Bob Ryan in BYTE Magazine

Product details

• Authors: Jim Handy, Handy Jim
• Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 09.02.1998
• EAN: 9780123229809
• ISBN: 978-0-12-322980-9
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: Morgan Kaufmann Series in Comp; The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Architecture and Design
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Hardware; COMPUTERS / Logic Design, Computer architecture & logic design, Storage media & peripherals, COMPUTERS / Computer Architecture, Computer architecture and logic design, Storage media and peripherals