Digital Computer Design

Preface1. Introduction 1.1 Uses of Number 1.2 Counting 1.3 Numerical Symbols 1.4 Fundamentals of Computing Aids 1.5 Quantization 1.6 The Evolution of Computing Aids 1.7 The Representation of Numbers in an Electronic Digital Computer 1.8 Arithmetic Processes in Digital Computers 1.9 Redundancy 1.10 Computer Applications2. The Nature of Automatic Computation 2.1 Elements of Information Processing Systems and Types of Digital Computers 2.2 The Nature of Automatic Computation 2.3 Computation by a Stored Program Digital Computer 2.4 Program Preparation 2.5 Program Flow Diagrams 2.6 Automatic Sequencing Methods3. Boolean Algebra 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Logical Functions of Boolean Algebra 3.3 Fundamentals of Boolean Algebra 3.4 The Representation of Switching Functions by Boolean Equations 3.5 Combinational Switching Networks 3.6 The Storage Function 3.7 Flip-Flops 3.8 Sequential Switching Networks 3.9 The Advantages of a Boolean Algebraic Description of a Digital Computer 3.10 Clock Pulse Generators and Timing Circuits 3.11 Subdivision of the Computer Synthesis Problem Literature4. Circuit Descriptions of Switching and Storage Elements 4.1 Systems of Circuit Logic 4.2 Gates 4.3 Vacuum Tube Systems of Circuit Logic 4.4 Transistor Systems of Circuit Logic 4.5 Magnetic Core Systems of Circuit Logic 4.6 Superconductive Switching Elements 4.7 Computing Elements for Gigacycle Operation 4.8 Special Switching Networks 4.9 Shift Registers 4.10 Auxiliary Circuits Literature5. Large Capacity Storage Systems 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Dynamic Magnetic Storage 5.3 Static Magnetic Storage 5.4 Tunnel-Diode Storage 5.5 Cathode-Ray Tube Storage 5.6 Dynamic Delay Line Storage 5.7 Diode-Capacitor Storage 5.8 Ferroelectric Storage Literature6. Arithmetic Operations 6.1 Algorithms and Logical Designs for Mechanization of Basic Arithmetic Operations 6.2 Algebraic and Trigonometric Function Generation 6.3 Scaling of Problems 6.4 Binary, Decimal Conversion Literature7. System Design of GP Computers 7.1 Variants in Organization and Mechanization 7.2 Number and Type of Instructions 7.3 The Main Store 7.4 Word Format 7.5 The Control Unit 7.6 Logical Designs of General Purpose Arithmetic Computers 7.7 Concluding Remarks Literature8. The Digital Differential Analyzer 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Generation of Functions in a Differential Analyzer 8.3 Digital Integrators 8.4 Structure of a Digital Differential Analyzer 8.5 Preparation of Problems for a Digital Differential Analyzer 8.6 Decision Units in a Digital Differential Analyzer 8.7 Digital Servos 8.8 Error Analysis for an Incremental Multiplier 8.9 More Complex Operational Units 8.10 Limiting Communication in a Special Purpose DDA 8.11 Applicability of the DDA 8.12 Sources of Error 8.13 Checking Results of Computations 8.14 Simulating the DDA with a GP Machine Appendix: Conditions for Generating Functions of One or More Variables, and for Solving Ordinary Differential Equations by Means of a Differential Analyzer Literature9. The Detection and Correction of Errors 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Detecting and Locating Sources of Error 9.3 Error Minimizing Codes 9.4 Round-Off Errors LiteratureAppendix: Input-Output Equipment A.1 External Storage Media for Input-Output Functions A.2 Printers A.3 Character-Generating Cathode-Ray Tubes with Light Sensitive Recorders A.4 Display Devices for Small Quantities of Slowly Changing or Static Information LiteratureAuthor IndexSubject Index