PDP-11 and VAX-11 Computer Architecture and Assembly Language Programming

This document, authored by Wen C. Lin, provides a comprehensive introduction to computer organization and assembly language programming, focusing specifically on the PDP-11 and VAX-11 architectures. It covers basic computer principles, memory organization, instruction formats, addressing modes, subroutines, macros, interrupts, and traps. The book is intended for students and engineers, bridging the gap between hardware fundamentals and practical assembly language applications. It includes examples for both machines, with detailed information on system architecture, memory management, and I/O operations.