CPU design
By, Thimmannagari, Chandra M. R.
Publisher: Springer
Class No.: 621.3916 THI
Accession No.: 015941
Year: 2005
Pages: 235 p.

This book intends to provide answers to most of the real-time design issues and "items to know" in the CPU world, while acting as a quick, easy-to-use reference. For fast access, the book is divided into simple sections such as architecture, logic, circuits, layout, verification, testing, tools, and Verilog. The coverage of CPU design is comprehensive, including: processor design flow charts, replacement algorithms, threading techniques, coherency protocols, out of order processes, caches, data protection schemes, benchmarks, electromigration, antenna effect, fixing max and min time, synchronizers, code coverage, monitors, ATPG, BIST, tools, and Verilog concepts. In addition, basic topics and tips are included as well, such as the responsibilities of an architect, ways to save power at the architectural level, and how to take care of noise. Handy for engineers in the workplace, as well as new college graduates, this  book  is an ideal guide.

Chandra Thimmannagari has contributed to CPU Design: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions as an author. Chandra Thimmannagari has a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and has been working in the CPU industry for more than 10 years. He has 1 approved patent and more than 20 patents pending with the U.S. Patent Office. His research interests include designing a high performance, low power CPU for commercial and technical applications.