
February 12, 1991

CPUstructure        copyright (c) 1989, 1991        Dan Parks Sydow
version 2.0


  CPUstructure   CPUstructure   CPUstructure   CPUstructure   CPUstructure

   - Version 2.0  -  Version 2.0  -  Version 2.0   -   Version 2.0 - 

                     !!! NEWLY RELEASED !!!

       JUST IN TIME FOR YOUR COLLEGE CS, CE, OR EE CLASSES !

Version 2.0 supports color systems by displaying the buses and control lines
in color. You select the color for each from the "Control" menu, "Settings"
item. 

Version 2.0 supports large screen monitors by opening all windows and dialogs
in the center of your screen, regardless of its size. All windows may be moved
to the edges of your monitor.



Running the demo: place the two text files (lessons1.text and lessons2.text) 
in the same folder as the program CPUstructure.

CPUstructure is a Macintosh program designed to provide the user with a
visual tool for exploring the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer. 
CPUstructure provides a pictorial representation of the major components 
of the CPU and their interconnecting electrical lines. Through a series of 
simulations the user of this program will view the origin, destination, and 
purpose of the various control signals that travel these lines.

The program breaks the overall topic of Computer Architecture into twenty 
lessons, each dealing with one specific portion of a CPU. The lessons build 
upon one another so that when the user has completed all twenty lessons he 
will have a sound understanding of the major concepts and principles of 
Computer Architecture. 

CPUstructure is a helpful study aid for college students majoring in any 
discipline of Engineering. It is ideal for Computer Science or Electrical 
Engineering students, or any student who has course work in digital theory. 
CPUstructure will be useful to anyone desiring a deeper knowledge of digital 
logic, computer architecture, CPUs, or the components that make up a computer 
(CPU, RAM, ROM, etc).

Do not be alarmed if some of the topics are unfamiliar - the lessons of 
CPUstructure build upon one another and introduce the user to concepts 
that will be covered in detail in subsequent lessons. The twenty lessons 
of CPUstructure cover such topics as:

   Digital Logic
      Gates                            ALUs  (Arithmetic Logic Units)
      Decoders                         System Clock
      Multiplexers
           
   Memory 
      Flip-Flops                       Registers
      Latches                          Memory Organization
           
   Microarchitecture
      Data Path                        Microinstruction Sequencing
      MBR  (Memory Buffer Register)    Control Store
      MAR  (Memory Address Register)   MPC  (Micro Program Counter)
      Microinstructions                MIR  (MicroInstruction Register)
           
           

CPUstructure takes full advantage of the Macintosh's interface by using 
graphics, animation, and text in each of the lessons.

CPUstructure is designed to run on any Macintosh computer equipped with 
an 800K disk drive. No hard drive is necessary.

A copy of CPUstructure may be purchased for $24.95, complete.
Ordering CPUstructure brings you the following:

      *  one 800K disk with a fully functional copy of the latest version 
         of CPUstructure (with twenty comprehensive lessons)

      *  complete PRINTED documentation, with numerous illustrations and 
         explanations

      *  the latest version of CPUstructure (2.0), with color for color
         monitors


To order, fill out and mail the form below:


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     Educational Engineering Software
     8220 W. Grantosa Drive
     Milwaukee,  WI   53218


Please send me  _________ copies of CPUstructure at $24.95 each.

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