Dr. Robert K. Moniot

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CISC 3593 L01 -- Computer Organization
Spring, 2011

Course materials:

• Syllabus (HTML) (PDF)
• Updated syllabus of readings.
• Homework
• Handouts

Links to web resources related to this class:

• Textbook companion web page
• Texas Instruments PAL circuit. A PAL is a type of field-programmable PLA. See page 5 for the circuit diagram. Pins 1-9 and 11 are inputs; pins 12 and 19 are outputs; pins 13-18 can be used as either inputs or outputs; pins 10 and 20 (not shown on logic diagram) are ground and power.
• PathSim simulator for the simple implementation shown in Figure 4.2. This simulator runs in a browser window and works on Windows, Mac, or Linux. Create a convenient folder on your computer into which to unpack it, and then open the file PathSim.html with your favorite browser. Be sure to click on About PathSim to read how to use it. Some additional hints: After you unpack the files, on Linux and other systems where filenames are case-sensitive, rename HelpFiles/PathSim.jpg to HelpFiles/pathsim.jpg. If you don't see the circuit diagram initially, reload the page. When inputting instructions, data, or registers, the last line entered should have a blank space at the end. Otherwise you may get spurious error messages.