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FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(FCSIT) | |

TMC1214/TMC1213 Computer Architecture

Semester 1 2013/2014

Assignment

Title | Exploring 32-bit and 64-bit processor architecture |

Type | This assignment is to be conducted in a group of two. The groups are randomly formed by the lecturer/course coordinator. |

Objectives | The objectives of this assignment are: * To understand the 32-bit and 64-bit processor architecture * To distinguish between the 32-bit and 64-bit processor architecture * To explore the processor that implement the 32-bit and 64-bit processor architecture * To compare the implementation of the 32-bit and 64-bit processor architecture |

Tasks | In today’s computer market, you will notice the existence of 32-bit and 64-bit processor architecture. Using the Internet or relevant resources (book, etc.), find out: 1. What 32-bit and 64-bit processor architecture mean? 2. How they affect the buses width (data and address), memory addresses, RAM size, register, integer size and file size? 3. Discuss the compatibility issues of the 32-bit and 64-bit processor. 4. The background, history, features and application of x86 and Advanced RISC Machine/Acorn RISC Machine (ARM). 5. Explain six (6) differences between x86 and ARM.Prepare a report that answers all the points above in not more than 5 pages, with Times New Roman size 12 font and 1.5 spacing. |

Deliverables | 1. The softcopy of the Assignment Cover Sheet that has been completed and signed by every member of a group. 2. A softcopy of your report. 3. Submit through Moprhues. |

Marks | This assignment is worth 15% of all marks for TMC1214/TMC1213 Computer Architecture course. |

Due date | 22nd October 2013 (Tuesday) by 12pm |

Extension | No extension of the due date will be given. If, due to circumstances beyond your control, your group are unable to complete the assignment by the due date, your group should submit the incomplete...