Microprocessor Design: A Practical Guide from Design Planning to Manufacturing (Professional Engineering) - Hardcover

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Grant McFarland is a senior design engineer for Intel Corporation where he created a corporate training course and teaches the fudnamentals of microprocessor design. Dr. McFarland holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from stanford University and has participated in the design of three generations of the Pentium 4 microprocessor.

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Gain a Working Knowledge of the Entire Microprocessor Design Flow

This unique step-by-step guide is a complete introduction to modern microprocessor design, explained in simple nontechnical language without complex mathematics. An ideal primer for those working in or studying the semiconductor industry, Microprocessor Design explains all the key concepts, terms, and acronyms needed to understand the steps required to design and manufacture a microprocessor.

Developed from a successful corporate training course, this hands-on learning guide walks reader through every step of microprocessor design. You'll follow a new processor product from initial planning through design to production. In Microprocessor Design, the author covers:

• The evolution of microprocessors
• Microprocessor design planning
• Architecture and microarchitecture
• Logic design and circuit design
• Semiconductor manufacturing
• Processor packaging and test

This authoritative reference is an excellent introduction for students or engineers new to processor design and can show industry veterans how their specialty fits into the overall design flow.

Understand Every Aspect of the Design Flow Process:

• The Evolution of the Microprocessor
• Computer Components
• Design Planning
• Computer Architecture
• Microarchitecture
• Logic Design
• Circuit Design
• Layout
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• Microprocessor Packaging
• Silicon Debug and Test