Explore the dawn of a new era in computer architecture through this insightful lecture by ACM A.M. Turing Award Laureate Dave Patterson. Delve into the history of microprocessor revolution, RISC architecture, and the challenges posed by the end of Dennard scaling and Moore's Law. Discover how domain-specific languages, improved security measures, and open-source ecosystems are paving the way for a renaissance in chip design. Learn about the potential for rapid advancements in cost, energy efficiency, and security, paralleling the performance gains of the previous Golden Age. Gain valuable insights into the future of computer architecture, including the role of RISC instruction sets, agile hardware development, and the impact on industries ranging from machine learning to big science.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Microprocessor Revolution
Reduced Instruction Set
The PC Era
Moores Law
Security Challenges
How Slow is Python
Demystifying Computer Architecture
What are we going to accelerate
Performance per watt
Demand for training
Security Community
Agile Hardware Development
Micro Programming and Risk
Open vs proprietary
Turing Award
Security
Machine Learning
RISC Architecture
GeneralPurpose Processors
Video
Textbook
Performance Improvements
Software Challenges
Big Science
New Technologies
Taught by
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
