Overview
The Second Edition of The Cache Memory Book introduces systems designers to the concepts behind cache design. The book teaches the basic cache concepts and more exotic techniques. It leads readers through someof the most intricate protocols used in complex multiprocessor caches. Written in an accessible, informal style, this text demystifies cache memory design by translating cache concepts and jargon into practical methodologies and real-life examples. It also provides adequate detail to serve as a reference book for ongoing work in cache memory design. The Second Edition includes an updated and expanded glossary of cache memory terms and buzzwords. The book provides new real world applications of cache memory design and a new chapter on cachetricks.
Full Product Details
Author: Jim Handy
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint: Morgan Kaufmann Publishers In
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.10cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.540kg
ISBN: 9780123229809
ISBN 10: 0123229804
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 09 February 1998
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Awaiting stock
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Reviews
The Cache Memory Book, written by Jim Handy, a senior analyst for semiconductor memories at Dataquest Corporation, San Jose, California, provides designers with an in-depth analysis of cache approaches and implementation discussions. --Dave Burskey in ELECTRONIC DESIGN While written with the professional designer in mind, this book is easily accessible to interested laypeople. Its explanations about how caches work and the different policies that must be addressed by a cache designer are among the best Ive ever read. If you need to know how cache memory systems work, read The Cache Memory Book. --Bob Ryan in BYTE Magazine
The Cache Memory Book, written by Jim Handy, a senior analyst for semiconductor memories at Dataquest Corporation, San Jose, California, provides designers with an in-depth analysis of cache approaches and implementation discussions. --Dave Burskey in ELECTRONIC DESIGN While written with the professional designer in mind, this book is easily accessible to interested laypeople. Its explanations about how caches work and the different policies that must be addressed by a cache designer are among the best Ive ever read. If you need to know how cache memory systems work, read The Cache Memory Book. --Bob Ryan in BYTE Magazine
Author Information
Jim Handy is a Principal Analyst for memories in Dataquest's Semiconductor group. He is a frequent lecturer and writer on the subject of cache memorydesign and is a patent holder in the cache design field.
