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Computer architecture bit width
In computer architecture, 8-bit integers or other data units are those that are eight bits wide. Also, 8-bit central processing unit (CPU) and arithmetic logic unit (ALU) architectures are those that are based on registers of that size or data buses of that width. Memory addresses for 8-bit CPUs are generally larger than 8-bit, usually sixteen-bit. 8-bit microcomputers are microcomputers that use 8-bit microprocessors. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: 8-bit computingA 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: The future of quantum computing with superconducting qubitsInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior #6The most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Linear optical quantum computing with photonic qubitsCited 2,576 times
- Go sideways: Motorola 6809A closely related topic
- Go sideways: RAM limitA closely related topic
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🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
Linear optical quantum computing with photonic qubits
An arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian computing method for all flow speeds
A Programmable Heterogeneous Microprocessor Based on Bit-Scalable In-Memory Computing
Task Offloading in UAV-Aided Edge Computing: Bit Allocation and Trajectory Optimization
Computing local invariants of quantum-bit systems
Intracellular Entropy‐Driven Multi‐Bit DNA Computing for Tumor Progression Discrimination
Approaching five-bit NMR quantum computing
Bit-serial architecture for optical computing
🆕 Influential since 2022
The future of quantum computing with superconducting qubits
Implementation of convolutional neural network and 8-bit reservoir computing in CMOS compatible VRRAM
Precision of bit slicing with in-memory computing based on analog phase-change memory crossbars
A Fully Bit-Flexible Computation in Memory Macro Using Multi-Functional Computing Bit Cell and Embedded Input Sparsity Sensing
Implementation of 8-bit reservoir computing through volatile ZrOx-based memristor as a physical reservoir
📚 Books worth reading
Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior #6Cube Kid · 2019
Software for the ElectronJane Bird · 1984
Beyond BASICRichard Freeman · 1983
Adventure Games For The ElectronA. J. Bradbury · 1984
6502 applicationsRodney Zaks · 1979
Me and My MicroPaul Shreeve · 1984
Graphito Disk PackHALLAM · 1984
The Electron User Guide · 1983
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