Computer Architecture
Introduction
- These are my old notes (~2021) on how to study computer architecture)
- Still pretty valid, Onur Mutlu's lectures are quite comprehensive and really helped introduce me to the world of computer architecture
- Plan to update with new notes hopefully
Reccomended resources
Lectures
Books
| Title | Description | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Archicture: A Quantitive Approach | Describes advanced Computer Architecture concepts | Patterson and Hennessey |
| Computer Organization and Design RISC-V Edition | A good introduction to computer ISAs | Patterson and Hennesey |
Tools
Testing Code or Assembly or A/B Testing
- Gnu Toolchain
- Qemu
- GDB
Verilog Testing
- IVerilog (simple, great for starting out)
- Verilator
Higher level RTL
- Spinalhdl