CPU Design

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This paper looks at two factors that impact the design of a CPU system within the computer. It explains that CPU architecture is influenced by the technology available at the time of manufacture. The second factor which affects the CPU's design architecture is based on the type of applications the computer would be expected to process.

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"According to Nass, (1996) when designers look at the available CPU architectures, there's a checklist that help simplify the task. The performance level that's required from the CPU is the first limitation. The second set of guidelines revolves around the availability of software tools, operating systems, compilers, and debuggers. Finally, the application for which the CPU is intended to operate is the third relevant factor. Most of the architectures can be forced to comply with each of the points regardless of the answers to the questions, but, the important question is, which CPU is best suited for each of the points. No one would want to carry around a desktop computer just to have the ability to use a cell phone or PDA."

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