Computer Arithmetic Algorithms and Hardware Designs 2nd Edition By Behrooz Parhami
Computer Arithmetic: Algorithms and Hardware Designs, Second Edition by Behrooz Parhami (Oxford University Press, 2010) is a well-regarded textbook available for purchase from several online retailers.
Book Details
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication Date: October 28, 2009 (Hardcover edition)
- ISBN-13: 978-0195328486 (Hardcover), 978-0199766932 (Paperback)
- Print Length: 672 pages (Hardcover)
- Edition: 2nd Edition
Description and ReviewsThe second edition is described as an indispensable resource for graduate and senior undergraduate courses, offering a balanced and comprehensive treatment of computer arithmetic.
- Content: The book covers virtually all important algorithmic and hardware design topics, including number representation, addition/subtraction, multiplication, division, floating-point arithmetic, function evaluation, and implementation topics like high-throughput, low-power, and fault-tolerant arithmetic. It includes a new chapter on reconfigurable arithmetic, addressing implementations on FPGAs.
- Expert Opinion: According to a review published in ACM Computing Reviews, the book "achieves a nice balance among the mathematical development of algorithms and discussion of their implementation". The reviewer also praised the clear organization, numerous examples, and large collection of meaningful problems.
- User Reviews: Users on Amazon have generally given positive ratings. The book is considered a "definite buy" for those interested in a detailed study of the material.