The SPARC Technical Papers

by Ben J. Catanzaro

Overview

With the SPARC (Scalable Processor ARChitecture) architecture and system software as the underlying foundation, Sun Microsys­ terns is delivering a new model of computing-easy workgroup computing-to enhance the way people work, automating processes across groups, departments, and teams locally and globally. Sun and a large and growing number of companies in the computer industry have embarked on a new approach to meet the needs of computer users and system developers in the 1990s. Originated by Sun, the approach targets users who need a range of compatible computer systems with a variety of application soft­ ware and want the option to buy those systems from a choice of vendors. The approach also meets the needs of system developers to be part of a broad, growing market of compatible systems and software-developers who need to design products quickly and cost-effecti vel y. The SPARe approach ensures that computer systems can be easy to use for all classes of users and members of the workgroup, end users, system administrators, and software developers. For the end user, the SPARC technologies facilitate system set-up and the daily use of various applications. For the system administrator supporting the computer installation, setting up and monitoring the network are easier. For the software developer, there are ad­ vanced development tools and support. Furthermore, the features of the SPARC hardware and software technologies ensure that SPARC systems and applications play an important role in the years to come.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780387976341
Publisher:	Springer New York
Publication date:	10/11/1991
Series:	Sun Technical Reference Library
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
Pages:	501
Product dimensions:	7.52(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.04(d)

Table of Contents

Section I The SPARC Architecture.- 1 The Scalable Processor Architecture (SPARC).- 2 The Scalable Processor Architecture (SPARC).- 3 A RISC Tutorial.- 4 Why RISC Has Won.- 5 SPARC: A Total Solution for RISC.- 6 The Role of RISC in Advanced Computer Design.- Section II SPARC Implementations.- 7 First 32-Bit SPARC-Based Processors Implemented in High-Speed CMOS.- 8 SPARC: An ASIC Solution for High-Performance Microprocessors.- 9 SPARC Implementations: ASIC vs. Custom Design.- 10 Sunrise: A High-Performance 32-Bit Microprocessor.- 11 CMOS Custom Implementation of the SPARC Architecture.- 12 CMOS Gate-Array Implementation of the SPARC Architecture.- 13 Implementing SPARC: A High-Performance 32-Bit RISC Microprocessor.- 14 Design Considerations for a Bipolar Implementation of SPARC.- 15 Bipolar ECL Implementation of SPARC.- 16 Implementing SPARC in ECL.- 17 SPARC: An Open RISC Architecture.- Section III SPARC Development Tools.- 18 Optimizing Compilers for the SPARC Architecture.- 19 Development Tools for RISC: An Array of Tools for SPARC Designs.- 20 Sun’s SPARC Embedded Development Tools.- 21 Software Considerations for Real-Time RISC.- SPARC for Real-Time Applications.- Section IV System Software.- 23 SunOS on SPARC.- 24 SunOS Multi-Thread Architecture.- 25 Understanding the Application Binary Interface.- 26 SPARC Compliance Definition.- Section V System Configuration.- 27 Concept to System: How Sun Microsystems Created SPARCstationl Using LSI Logic’s ASIC System Technology.- 28 SBus Takes I/O Performance Into the’ 90s.- 29 SPARC MBus Overview.- 30 Understanding MBus.- Section VI SPARC Strategy.- 31 Licensing Strategy at Sun Microsystems.- Section VII SPARC Competitive Analysis.- 32 An Analysis of MIPS and SPARC Instruction Set Utilization on the SPEC Benchmarks.

Editorial Reviews

With SPARC, Sun Microsystems' RISC (reduced instruction set computer) high-speed processor, desktop workstations exceeded the capabilities of minicomputers. SPARC, which stands for Scalable Processor Architecture, has a unique design that makes it possible for a variety of SPARC implementations to run identical software. This volume collects the most advanced work from the designers and implementers of SPARC technology. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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