This volume aims to fill a current need of tutorial material on high-level language computer architecture. The first chapter presents a classification of high-level language computer architecture according to the proximity of the machine language and the programming language. This classification gives four types: von Neumann architecture, syntax-oriented architecture, indirect execution architecture, and direct execution architecture. In order to illustrate the possible evolution of computer architecture, design concepts of Japanese-language data processing systems are chosen as an example and present in the next chapter. The chapter by Carlson surveys the high-level language computer architecture. That by Doran describes the syntax-oriented architecture. The chapter by Laliotis is a tutorial on the historical symbol computer system that was developed by Fairchild Corporation and is now being evaluated by the Iowa State University. The Symbol system makes use of an indirect execution architecture. The chapter by Bloom presents design concepts of direct-execution architecture for the Algol 60 language. Lastly, the chapter by Robinet describes the architecture for the processor for an APL subset. and the programming language. This classicfication gives High-Level Language Computer Architecture offers a tutorial on high-level language computer architecture, including von Neumann architecture and syntax-oriented architecture as well as direct and indirect execution architecture. Design concepts of Japanese-language data processing systems are discussed, along with the architecture of stack machines and the SYMBOL computer system. The conceptual design of a direct high-level language processor is also described. Comprised of seven chapters, this book first presents a classification of high-level language computer architecture according to the proximity of the machine language and the programming language. This classification gives four types: von Neumann architecture, syntax-oriented architecture, indirect execution architecture, and direct execution architecture. In order to illustrate the possible evolution of computer architecture, design concepts of Japanese-language data processing systems are chosen as an example. Subsequent chapters focus on the syntax-oriented architecture; the historical SYMBOL computer system which makes use of an indirect execution architecture; and design concepts of direct-execution architecture for the ALGOL 60 language. The final chapter describes the architecture for the processor for an APL subset. This monograph will be of interest to specialists in electronics and computer science. Content: CONTRIBUTORS, Page ii Front Matter, Page iii Copyright, Page iv Dedication, Page v List of Contributors, Page ix Preface, Pages xi-xii Concepts of High-Level Language Computer Architecture, Pages 1-14, Yaohan Chu Design Concepts of Japanese-Language Data Processing Systems, Pages 15-30, Yaohan Chu A Survey of High-Level Language Computer Architecture, Pages 31-62, Carl R. Carlson Architecture of Stack Machines, Pages 63-108, Robert W. Doran Architecture of the SYMBOL Computer System, Pages 109-185, Theodore A. Laliotis Conceptual Design of a Direct High-Level Language Processor, Pages 187-242, Howard M. Bloom Architectural Design of an APL Processor, Pages 243-268, Bernard J. Robinet Index, Pages 269-273 Edited By Yaohan Chu ; Contributors, Howard M. Bloom ... [et Al.]. Includes Bibliographies And Index.
