Computer Principles and Design in Verilog HDL [Hardcover]

Uses Verilog HDL to illustrate computer architecture and microprocessor design, allowing readers to readily simulate and adjust the operation of each design, and thus build industrially relevant skills

• Introduces the computer principles, computer design, and how to use Verilog HDL (Hardware Description Language) to implement the design
• Provides the skills for designing processor/arithmetic/cpu chips, including the unique application of Verilog HDL material for CPU (central processing unit) implementation
• Despite the many books on Verilog and computer architecture and microprocessor design, few, if any, use Verilog as a key tool in helping a student to understand these design techniques
• A companion website includes color figures, Verilog HDL codes, extra test benches not found in the book, and PDFs of the figures and simulation waveforms for instructors

List of Figures xv

List of Tables xxvii

Foreword xxix

Preface xxxi

1 Computer Fundamentals and Performance Evaluation 1

1.1 Overview of Computer Systems 1

1.2 Basic Structure of Computers 8

1.3 Improving Computer Performance 13

1.4 Hardware Description Languages 16

Exercises 18

2 A Brief Introduction to Logic Circuits and Verilog HDL 19

2.1 Logic Gates 19

2.2 Logic Circuit Design in Verilog HDL 22

2.3 CMOS Logic Gates 25

2.4 Four Levels/Styles of Verilog HDL 28

2.5 Combinational Circuit Design 34

2.6 Sequential Cil“Ü