Includes Index.

Chapter One -- Basic Concepts of a Computer System 1.1. Computers and Computer Systems1.2. Basic Components of a Computer system1.3. Putting it all Together1.4. Distributed Systems and Networks1.5. Summary Chapter Two - Number Systems and Data Representation 2.1. Number Systems2.2. Conversion2.3. Transmission Codes2.4. Representing Graphical data2.5. Summary2.6. Problems Chapter Three -- Digital Logic Circuits and Integrated Circuits 3.1. Logic Gates3.2. Boolean Algebra3.3. Combinatorial Circuits3.4. Sequential Devices3.5. Common Sequential devices3.6. Integrated Circuits3.7. Summary3.8. Problems and Simulations Chapter Four -- Memory 4.1. Basic Building Blocks4.2. Register Storage4.3. Von-Neumann Memory Organisation4.4. Interleave Memory4.5. Virtual Memory4.6. Segmentation and Memory Management4.7. Memory Technology4.8. Summary4.9. Problems Chapter Five -- Computer Software 5.1. Instruction Formats5.2. Instruction Sets5.3. Memory Addressing5.4. Addressing Mechanisms5.5. The Stack5.6. RISC Computers5.7. Systems Software5.8. Summary5.9. Problems Chapter Six -- The Central Processing Unit 6.1. Component Parts6.2. Instruction Execution Cycle6.3. Processor Architecture6.4. Control Unit6.5. Advanced Techniques6.6. Parallel Machines6.7. Summary6.8. Problems Chapter Seven -- Peripherals 7.1. Input Peripherals7.2. Output Peripherals7.3. Interactive I/O7.4. Communications Devices7.5. Peripheral Interfacing7.6. Summary Chapter 8 -- File Storage 8.1. File Storage8.2. Storage Media8.3. Block Addressing8.4. RAID8.5. Summary8.6. Problems Chapter Nine -- Building a Small Computer Systems 9.1. Choosing Systems Components9.2. Motherboard Chip Sets9.3. Example System9.4. Summary Chapter Ten -- Interrupts 10.1 Causes of Interrupts10.2 Interrupt Handling10.3 Identification of Interrupt Source10.4 Priority Systems10.5 Other Interrupt Facilities10.6 Examples of Interrupt Systems10.7 Summary10.8 Problems Chapter Eleven -- Data Transfer 11.1 Input / Output Bus and the Input / Output Interf

Based upon a very simple approach, this book is suitable for use on the first two years of all undergraduate programmes and courses. It is highly suitable for modular courses. The contents takes account of developments such as the Internet, modern hardware and all aspects of computer systems that are closely interconnected with current courses.