Download or read book The Anatomy of a High-Performance Microprocessor written by Bruce Shriver and published by Wiley-IEEE Computer Society Press. This book was released on 1998-06-18 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work describes in detail the microarchitecture of a high-performance microprocessor, giving an integrated treatment of platform and systems issues relating to the design and implementation of microprocessor-based systems. This book is a reference for individuals building systems using microprocessors and readers looking for significant insights into fundamental design guidelines that transcend the design, implementation, and use of a specific microprocessor. Practitioners, academics, and technical and product managers alike will benefit from this detailed overview of microprocessors, platforms, and systems for years in the future.