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Contents

Preface xv
Acknowledgments xix

Chapter 1. The Evolution of the Microprocessor 1

Overview 1
Objectives 1
Introduction 1
The Transistor 3
The Integrated Circuit 10
The Microprocessor 14
Moore’s Law 17
Transistor scaling 19
Interconnect scaling 24
Microprocessor scaling 27
The future of Moore’s law 30
Conclusion 33
Key Concepts and Terms 34
Review Questions 34
Bibliography 34

Chapter 2. Computer Components 37
Overview 37
Objectives 37
Introduction 37
Bus Standards 38
Chipsets 41
Processor Bus 44
Main Memory 47
Video Adapters (Graphics Cards) 51
Storage Devices 53

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