Information
Code | EE624 |
Name | High Speed Computer Arithmetic |
Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
Term | Spring |
Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
ECTS | 6 ECTS |
National Credit | 3 National Credit |
Teaching Language | İngilizce |
Level | Doktora Dersi |
Type | Normal |
Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA GÖK |
Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
This course develops background to cpu architect with a special focus on implementation aspects.
Course Content
Computer arithmetic is an active research area that focusses on the design of data path units in modern processor designs. This course handles the theoretical aspects of the computer arithmetic with a focus of hardware implementation. The following topics will be covered, digital number systems, floating-point number formats, high-performance adder circuit design, parallel-prefix adders, conditional sum adders, high performance multiplier circuits, array multipliers, tree multipliers, multiply-add circuitry, parallel division algorithms and implementation of dividers.
Course Precondition
Digital Design.
Resources
Computer Arithmetic, Israel Koren
Notes
IEEE Computer Arithmetic Konferans Yayınları, Bilgisayar El kitapları
Course Learning Outcomes
Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
---|---|
LO01 | Evaluates and analyzes current research articles on computer arithmetic area. |
LO02 | Designs high-speed units using modern digital design languages. |
LO03 | Simulates and verifies the functionality of high-speed arithmetic circuits. |
LO04 | Performs power analysis of the high-speed arithmetic circuits. |
LO05 | Authors a scientific survey article on computer arithmetic |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
---|---|---|---|
PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Being able to specialize in at least one of the branches that form the foundations of Electrical and Electronics Engineering by increasing the level of knowledge beyond the master's level | 5 |
PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To comprehend the integrity of all the subjects included in the field of specialization. | 5 |
PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Having knowledge of the current scientific literature in the field of specialization to analyze the literature critically | 4 |
PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction of the field with other related branches, to suggest similar interactions. | 4 |
PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to do theoretical and experimental work | 4 |
PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To create a complete scientific text by compiling the information obtained from the research | 4 |
PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To work on the thesis topic programmatically, following the logical integrity required by the subject within the framework determined by the advisor. | 4 |
PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To search for literature in scientific databases, particularly the ability to correctly and accurately scan databases and evaluate and categorize listed items. | 5 |
PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Having a command of English and related English jargon at a level that can easily read and understand a scientific text written in English in the field of specialization and write a similar text | 5 |
PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to write a computer program in a familiar programming language, generally for a specific purpose, specifically related to the field of expertise. | 3 |
PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to plan and teach lessons related to the field of specialization or related fields | 3 |
PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Being able to guide and take the initiative in environments that require solving problems related to the field | 3 |
PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Ability to communicate with people in an appropriate language | |
PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Adopting the ethical values required by both education and research aspects of academician | |
PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be able to produce projects, policies, and processes in the field of expertise and to evaluate these elements | |
PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Ability to research new topics based on existing research experience |
Week Plan
Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
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1 | Fixed point number systems | Read lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
2 | Floating-point number systems. | Read lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
3 | Carry-Look ahead adders, parallel prefix adders. | Read lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası |
4 | Parallel multipliers, array multipliers | Read lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma |
5 | Tree multipliers, multiply-add fused units | Read lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
6 | Floating-Point Multipliers and Adders | Read lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Soru-Cevap |
7 | Parallel Dividers | Read lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
8 | Mid-Term Exam | Read lecture notes. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
9 | Pipelined design concepts and implementation. | Read lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
10 | VHDL Design Language | Read lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
11 | Circuit simulation and verification | Read lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Soru-Cevap |
12 | ASIC circuit synthesis | Read lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
13 | FPGA circuit synthesis | Read lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
14 | Computer arithmetic project design. | Read lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
15 | Presentation of the designs. | Read lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
16 | Term Exams | Read lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
17 | Term Exams | Read lecture notes. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Proje / Tasarım |
Student Workload - ECTS
Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
---|---|---|---|
Course Related Works | |||
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
Assesment Related Works | |||
Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
ECTS | 6 ECTS |