Robert Dunne
Learn computer architecture and assembly language by building a working model of an 8086 processor from basic principles of computer architecture. Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) provide flexible digital electronics platforms that can be organized as a CPU, a neural net, or almost any other digital circuit.By working through the examples in this book and experimenting with the 'X86 model,' the reader will receive a 'hands on' introduction to the following:Computer architecture in generalThe X86 family of CPUs in particularAssembly language programmingInput/Output and interrupt programmingThe Verilog Hardware Description LanguageField Programmable Gate ArraysHow is this book different from many other books on X86 architecture:Emphasizes the 8086 machine codes, not just the assembly languageShows how an assembler converts source code to machine language.Provides experience with interrupt programmingDescribes both 8086 instructions and X86-64 instructionsEncourages a hands-on introduction to Verilog and FPGAsDemonstrates applications with strings and packed decimal arithmeticUses assembly language to monitor and control electronic circuitsContains over 150 illustrations to accompany descriptions of digital circuits, Verilog code, and X86 codeIncludes all source code with a free download from GitHub
