Advanced VLSI Architecture: MEL G624
Advanced VLSI Architecture: MEL G624
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Lecture 1: Introduction
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Classes of Computers
Personal Mobile Devices
Emphasis on energy efficiency
Desktop Computing
Emphasis on price performance
Servers
Emphasis on availability, scalability, throughput
Embedded computers
Emphasis on price
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Current Trends in Technology
A computer architect must plan for technology changes
Concerns of stagnation
Semiconductor Flash:
Capacity per chip – 50-60 % / year
Well …!
Everything is getting better by about 40 % / year
Why is Frequency not increasing at the same rate?
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