@article{1439048,
      author = {Groote, J. F. and Morel, Rolf, and Schmaltz, Julien, and  Watkins, Adam,},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1439048},
      title = {Logical gates, circuits, processors, compilers and  computers /},
      abstract = {Computers are constructed with integrated circuits such as  micro-processors. These processors can contain well over a  billion transistors all connected with each other in an  intricate pattern. In addition to this hardware, many  layers of software are used, making computer systems very  complex objects indeed. However, many of the essential  ideas behind the construction of computers are actually  quite straightforward. The purpose of this text book is to  give a concise, but precise, description of the essence of  a computer. It begins by describing the logic gates that  are constructed from transistors, then explains how such  gates can be used to implement logic functions through  combinatorial circuits. Further coverage includes key  aspects of processing, Assembly programming, compiling  higher-level languages, and computer organisation. The book  also includes a helpful chapter on Raspberry Pi as a  suitable learning tool. Topics and features: * Presents a  holistic view of relevant hardware and software  technologies * Introduces students to basic electronic  circuitry before examining more advanced elements *  Provides many exercises, also including their answers at  the end of the book * Explains critical relationships to  Assembly programming, higher-level languages, and computer  organisation * Makes helpful use of the Raspberry Pi and  ARM microprocessors for explanations Extensively  class-tested, this unique, concise textbook for  undergraduates describes the essential components and  workings of a computer. Useful in computer science and  electronics engineering courses or for self-study, the work  assumes basic understandings of elementary mathematics and  electronics, as well as some experience with a common  programming language like Java or C++. Prof. Jan Friso  Groote, Dr. Julien Schmaltz, and Dr. Adam Watkins are all  at Eindhoven University of Technology, Mathematics and  Computer Science, Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Mr. Rolf  Morel is at the University of Oxford, Dept. of Computer  Science, Oxford, United Kingdom.},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-68553-9},
      recid = {1439048},
      pages = {1 online resource :},
}