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- February 12, 1991
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- CPUstructure copyright (c) 1989, 1991 Dan Parks Sydow
- version 2.0
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- - Version 2.0 - Version 2.0 - Version 2.0 - Version 2.0 -
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- !!! NEWLY RELEASED !!!
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- JUST IN TIME FOR YOUR COLLEGE CS, CE, OR EE CLASSES !
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- Version 2.0 supports color systems by displaying the buses and control lines
- in color. You select the color for each from the "Control" menu, "Settings"
- item.
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- Version 2.0 supports large screen monitors by opening all windows and dialogs
- in the center of your screen, regardless of its size. All windows may be moved
- to the edges of your monitor.
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- Running the demo: place the two text files (lessons1.text and lessons2.text)
- in the same folder as the program CPUstructure.
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- CPUstructure is a Macintosh program designed to provide the user with a
- visual tool for exploring the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer.
- CPUstructure provides a pictorial representation of the major components
- of the CPU and their interconnecting electrical lines. Through a series of
- simulations the user of this program will view the origin, destination, and
- purpose of the various control signals that travel these lines.
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- The program breaks the overall topic of Computer Architecture into twenty
- lessons, each dealing with one specific portion of a CPU. The lessons build
- upon one another so that when the user has completed all twenty lessons he
- will have a sound understanding of the major concepts and principles of
- Computer Architecture.
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- CPUstructure is a helpful study aid for college students majoring in any
- discipline of Engineering. It is ideal for Computer Science or Electrical
- Engineering students, or any student who has course work in digital theory.
- CPUstructure will be useful to anyone desiring a deeper knowledge of digital
- logic, computer architecture, CPUs, or the components that make up a computer
- (CPU, RAM, ROM, etc).
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- Do not be alarmed if some of the topics are unfamiliar - the lessons of
- CPUstructure build upon one another and introduce the user to concepts
- that will be covered in detail in subsequent lessons. The twenty lessons
- of CPUstructure cover such topics as:
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- Digital Logic
- Gates ALUs (Arithmetic Logic Units)
- Decoders System Clock
- Multiplexers
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- Memory
- Flip-Flops Registers
- Latches Memory Organization
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- Microarchitecture
- Data Path Microinstruction Sequencing
- MBR (Memory Buffer Register) Control Store
- MAR (Memory Address Register) MPC (Micro Program Counter)
- Microinstructions MIR (MicroInstruction Register)
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- CPUstructure takes full advantage of the Macintosh's interface by using
- graphics, animation, and text in each of the lessons.
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- CPUstructure is designed to run on any Macintosh computer equipped with
- an 800K disk drive. No hard drive is necessary.
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- A copy of CPUstructure may be purchased for $24.95, complete.
- Ordering CPUstructure brings you the following:
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- * one 800K disk with a fully functional copy of the latest version
- of CPUstructure (with twenty comprehensive lessons)
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- * complete PRINTED documentation, with numerous illustrations and
- explanations
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- * the latest version of CPUstructure (2.0), with color for color
- monitors
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- To order, fill out and mail the form below:
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- Mail to:
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- Educational Engineering Software
- 8220 W. Grantosa Drive
- Milwaukee, WI 53218
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- Please send me _________ copies of CPUstructure at $24.95 each.
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- Enclosed is a check or money order in the amount of $__________
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- Name: _____________________________________________________
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- City: _______________________ State: _____ Zip: _________
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