IJVM Notes

Most of Chapter 4 in our text describes:

• the Integer Java Virtual Machine (IJVM) instruction set architecture (ISA), 
• the Mic-1 micro-architecture,
• how the IJVM ISA can be implemented using the Mic-1,
• a potpourri of speedups to the micro-architecture in the Mic-2, Mic-3, and Mic-4 designs.

For the first time for us this term, Chapter 4 will bring together all aspects of a computer design to the table: hardware, datapath, control, micro-code, and an instruction set.

The description is fairly detailed and rigorous. In an attempt to grease the learning curve, I have written the following supplemental notes for the important points in Chapter 4. These supplements usually expand upon a figure within Chapter 4. Go:

1. IJVM Instruction Set Notes 
2. IJVM Datapath Notes
3. IJVM Micro-instruction Format Notes
4. IJVM Mic-1 Architecture Notes
5. IJVM Micro-program Notes
6. Micro-architecture Speedup Notes

Enjoy... yow, bill