Note Summaries
Comprehensive study notes for every CS 450 topic. Read through each to build a solid foundation for the final.
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Post-Midterm Topics
~85% of final🎯
Branch Prediction
Predict branch outcomes to keep the pipeline full
L10L11
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Cache Design
Memory hierarchy, cache organization, and optimization
L12L13
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Memory Systems
DRAM organization, timing, and scheduling
L15L16
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New Memory Technologies
PCM, hybrid memory, and emerging technologies
L17L18
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Hardware Security
Side channel attacks and hardware vulnerabilities
L18
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Microarch Simulation
Simulation tools and methodologies for computer architecture
L14
Pre-Midterm Topics
~15% of final📐
Fundamental Concepts
Von Neumann model, dataflow, and computation models
L1L2
📋
Instruction Set Architecture
ISA design, addressing modes, CISC vs RISC
L3L4L5
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Pipelining & Dependencies
Pipeline design, data/control dependencies, forwarding
L5L6L7L8
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SIMD, Multicore & Accelerators
Flynn's taxonomy, vectorization, systolic arrays, TPU
L9L10