Part 2

Chapter 05: Computer Architecture and RISC-V

Computer architecture defines the interface between hardware and software

 
“All software eventually works. All hardware eventually fails.”
— Clod Berrera.
Step 00: Chapter 05 Pre-Assessment (click here to show/hide).
Step 01: Chapter 05 Things to Think About (click here to show/hide).
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Step 03:
Chapter 05 Architecture versus Microarchitecture Self-Assessment (click here to show/hide).
Chapter 05 Pipelining Self-Assessment (click here to show/hide).
Chapter 05 Caches and Memories Self-Assessment (click here to show/hide).
Step 04: Chapter 05 Muddiest Point (click here to show/hide).
 
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