Design of Digital Computers

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• 1. Introduction.
• 2. Number Systems and Number Representations.
• 2.1. Counting in Unconventional Number Systems.
• 2.2. Arithmetic Operations in Unconventional Number Systems.
• 2.3. Conversions.
• 2.4. Number Representations.
• 2.5. The Residue Number System.
• 3. Boolean Algebra.
• 3.1. Binary Variables.
• 3.2. Functions of One Variable.
• 3.3. Functions of Two Variables.
• 3.4. Functions of Three or More Variables.
• 3.5. Minimization.
• 4. Logic Circuits.
• 4.1. Diode Circuits.
• 4.2. Transistor Circuits.
• 4.3. Vacuum Tube Circuits.
• 4.4. Circuits with Inverted Levels.
• 5. Storage Elements.
• 5.1. Static Storage Elements.
• 5.2. Dynamic Storage Elements.
• 6. Computer Circuits.
• 6.1. Registers.
• 6.2. Counters.
• 6.3. Adders.
• 7. The Basic Organization of Digital Computers.
• 7.1. Design Philosophy.
• 7.2. The Basic Internal Functions of an Automatic Digital Computer.
• 7.3. The Layout of Early Computers.
• 7.4. The Concept of the Stored Program Computer.
• 7.5. A Model Layout of a Digital Computer.
• 8. The Functional Units of a Digital Computer.
• 8.1. The Arithmetic Unit.
• 8.2. The Control Unit.
• 8.3. The Memory.
• 8.4. The Input/Output Unit.
• 8.5. Communications in Digital Computer Systems.
• 9. Unorthodox Concepts.
• 9.1. Polymorphic Computer Systems.
• 9.2. Arithmetic Units with Problem-Dependent Interconnections.
• 9.3. Hybrid Computations.
• 9.4. Digital Differential Analyzers.
• 9.5. Micro-Programmed Computers.
• 9.6. Machines with Cellular Organization.
• 9.7. List Processors and List Processing Features.
• 9.8. Associative Computers.
• 9.9. Learning Structures, Adaptive and Self-Organizing Systems.
• 10. Miscellaneous Engineering and Design Considerations.
• 10.1. Capability versus Cost.
• 10.2. Speed versus Cost.
• 10.3. Reliability versus Cost.
• 10.4. Error Detection and Correction Techniques.
• 10.5. Computer Evaluations.
• 10.6. Engineering Check List.
• 11. Unusual Computer Components.
• 11.1. Magnetic Components.
• 11.2. Superconductive Components.
• 11.3. The Tunnel Diode.
• 11.4. Miscellaneous Devices.