Prior to the existence of the CPU/GPU architecture, microprocessors had blitters – logic blocks that rapidly modified data within the memory, capable of copying large swathes of data in parallel ...

The Software Problem Now that Intel had a microprocessor, they needed someone to write software. At the time, programmers saw prestige in working with a big computer.

The personal computing business as we know it owes itself to an environment of enthusiasts, entrepreneurs and happenstance. The invention of the microprocessor, DRAM, and EPROM integrated ...

David teaches the world's first Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) in Computer Architecture offered through Coursera. David's current research interests include how to create manycore microprocessors ...

Understand the architecture of a basic computer system and its components, and the role of performance in designing computer systems. Understand how to design and instruction set and its impact on ...

Yes, transistors are smaller, CPUs are ever faster, but we're seeing diminishing returns. Learn about 3D integration, FPGAs, chiplets, accelerators and near memory computing.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced Vikram-32, India's first indigenous 32-bit processor, developed by ISRO's SCL.

PREREQUISITES BY COURSES: COMP_ENG 361 or consent of the instructor. PREREQUISITES BY TOPIC: Basic notions of computer architecture including programs, instruction sets, simple processor design and ...

"This new architecture builds upon the unrivalled low power and multiprocessing capabilities of the ARM Cortex-A9 processor core," said Loris Valenti, general manager of ST's Computer Systems SoC ...