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COA Introduction

Computer Organization and Architecture (COA) is the study of the internal workings and structure of computer systems, distinguishing between the physical aspects (organization) and logical aspects (architecture) as perceived by users and programmers. Understanding COA is essential for designing better software, optimizing performance, and evaluating system capabilities. The architecture serves as the interface between hardware and software, while organization focuses on the arrangement and interconnection of system components.

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COA Introduction

Computer Organization and Architecture (COA) is the study of the internal workings and structure of computer systems, distinguishing between the physical aspects (organization) and logical aspects (architecture) as perceived by users and programmers. Understanding COA is essential for designing better software, optimizing performance, and evaluating system capabilities. The architecture serves as the interface between hardware and software, while organization focuses on the arrangement and interconnection of system components.

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What is COA(Computer Organization and

Architecture)?

• It is the study of internal working, structuring and


implementation of a computer system.
• Architecture in computer system refers to the externally
visual attributes of the system.
• Organization of computer system results in realization of
architectural specifications of a computer system.
Overview

 Computer organization
 physical aspects of computer systems.
 E.g., circuit design, control signals, memory types.
 How does a computer work?
 Computer architecture
 Logical aspects of system as seen by the programmer.
 E.g., instruction sets, instruction formats, data types,
addressing modes.
 How do I design a computer?
Why study computer organization and architecture?

• Design better programs, including system software such


as compilers, operating systems, and device drivers.
• Optimize program behavior.
• Evaluate (benchmark) computer system performance.
• Understand time, space, and price tradeoffs.
Computer Architecture VS Computer Organization
Computer Architecture Computer Organization

Concerned with the way hardware components are Concerned with the structure and behaviour of a
connected together to form a computer system. computer system as seen by the user.

Acts as the interface between hardware and Deals with the components of a connection in a
software. system.
Helps us to understand the functionalities of a Tells us how exactly all the units in the system are
system. arranged and interconnected.

A programmer can view architecture in terms of Whereas Organization expresses the realization of
instructions, addressing modes and registers. architecture.

While designing a computer system architecture is An organization is done on the basis of


considered first. architecture.
Deals with high-level design issues. Deals with low-level design issues.
Architecture involves Logic (Instruction sets, Organization involves Physical Components
Addressing modes, Data types, Cache (Circuit design, Adders, Signals, Peripherals)
optimization)

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