The microprocessors of today contain close to a billion transistors,
achieving the performance of the super-computers of a decade ago.
Designing such processors takes hundreds of people. This design handbook
is written by prominent microprocessor design leaders from the industry
and academia. It provides complete coverage of all aspects of complex
microprocessor design process including technology, power management,
clocking, high-performance architecture, design methodologies, memory
and I/O design, computer aided design, testing and design for
testability. The book is intended to be a useful companion for every
design engineer working in the field.