From the reviews of the first edition: "Thimmannnagari, an experienced designer, offers an insider's view of CPU design. The material, which is presented in a frank and systematic way, covers six major areas ! . For each area, the process involved is carefully laid out in steps, and the crucial details and options associated with each step are meticulously covered in full. ! An excellent resource for those in CPU design and computer architecture for both college students and practitioners. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals." (J.Y. Cheung, CHOICE, Vol. 42 (10), June, 2005)