Intro to Microprocessors: CPU Architecture Fundamentals
Learn CPU architecture, microprocessors, and code execution in this 5-week course. Explore computer components and object-to-machine code transformation.
Learn CPU architecture, microprocessors, and code execution in this 5-week course. Explore computer components and object-to-machine code transformation.
Delve into the world of computer architecture and microprocessors with this comprehensive course from Arm Education. Over five weeks, you'll gain a solid understanding of how central processing units (CPUs) function and how computers execute code. The course covers essential topics such as the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle, pipelining, memory types, and the process of converting high-level code to machine code. You'll explore the inner workings of processors, including arithmetic and logical operations, memory management, and the challenges of CPU prioritization. The course also provides a practical introduction to assembly language, bridging the gap between high-level programming and machine code. Whether you're a budding hardware engineer or a software developer looking to understand the underlying principles of computation, this course offers valuable insights into the fundamental operations of modern computers.
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What you'll learn
Understand the purpose, specifications, components, and activities of a CPU
Explore the differences and uses of RAM, ROM, and cache memory
Learn about the purpose and operations of an arithmetic logic unit
Examine the fetch-decode-execute cycle and its importance in CPU operations
Understand the need for assembly and machine code in computer systems
Gain practical experience with basic conversion of assembly code to machine code
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to computer architecture and microprocessors. Students will learn about the central components of processors, including the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) and its operations, the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle, and different processor architectures. The course covers memory types and their uses, as well as the process of converting high-level code to machine code. Students will explore assembly language and its role in the compilation process. The curriculum also includes practical exercises using the BSim emulator to gain hands-on experience with assembly language programming. Throughout the course, students will develop a deep understanding of how CPUs work, how code is executed, and the fundamental principles underlying modern computer systems.
Introduction to the CPU
Module 1
The ALU and Decode Unit
Module 2
The Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle
Module 3
Assembly Language
Module 4
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Bridging Computing Education and Physical Computing at The Open University and Arm Education
Oli Howson serves as a Lecturer in Computing & Communications at The Open University, bringing a wealth of experience from his background in secondary education and educational technology. His teaching portfolio at the university includes Web Technologies and Algorithms & Data Structures for second-year undergraduate students. Oli's research interests focus on innovative areas of computing education, including physical computing, making, and the application of virtual reality in educational settings.
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Advancing Machine Learning on Arm-based Embedded Systems
Visakh Ajith serves as a Performance Analysis Engineer in the Machine Learning (ML) group at Arm, specializing in optimizing ML performance on Arm's software, hardware, and solutions. With an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from the University of St Andrews, Visakh brings a strong academic foundation to his role in the System Analysis team.
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