Modern Computer Architecture and Organization: A systems-level guide to modern computer architectures, from hardware foundations to AI datacenters by Jim Ledin

Explore modern computer architecture from transistors and instruction sets to cloud-scale systems, LLM platforms, and secure computing, with major updates and new chapters reflecting today's cloud and AI-driven computing landscape Key Features Understand modern processor and system architectures, spanning digital logic through x86/x64, ARM, and RISC-V Explore new and expanded topics, including GPUs, LLM platforms, cloud-scale systems, and cybersecurity Apply architectural principles to real-world systems, including confidential computing, blockchain, and autonomous platforms Book Description Computer architecture now extends far beyond CPUs, forming the foundation of cloud platforms, AI systems, cybersecurity solutions, and emerging computing technologies. Modern Computer Architecture and Organization, Third Edition, provides a clear, end-to-end understanding of how today’s computer systems are built and why architectural decisions matter more than ever. Read more