tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20824253093413005292024-03-19T23:12:49.467-07:00Computers 101Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082425309341300529.post-25100390112059855202007-10-14T22:37:00.000-07:002007-12-04T07:38:47.321-08:00Computers: Understanding Arithmetic Logic UnitA computing term that refers to a digital circuit capable of executing arithmetic and logical operations. The ALU is a basic element of the central processing unit of a computer, and even the simplest microprocessors carry one (for functions such as contro-lling timers). The processors found inside modern CPUs and GPUs contain capable and complex ALUs; a single compo-nent may have several ALUs.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082425309341300529.post-17518420440174687052007-10-14T22:35:00.000-07:002007-10-19T04:55:17.326-07:00Computers: Understanding Digital CircuitA device that uses digital signals. A digital circuit is a representation of Boolean algebra. It's utilized inproducts such as computers and cell phones, and often produced from large groups of logic gates.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082425309341300529.post-45728728094612853822007-10-14T22:34:00.001-07:002007-10-14T22:35:00.247-07:00Computers: Understanding ArithmeticA branch of mathematics used for tasks like simple counting and advanced calculation. It mostly refers to the noting of the basic properties of certain operations on numbers. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082425309341300529.post-33727715300912243752007-10-14T22:32:00.001-07:002007-10-19T04:57:26.176-07:00Computers: Understanding LogicThe examination of the principles and criteria of valid inference and demonstration.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082425309341300529.post-71899660436886472242007-10-14T22:23:00.000-07:002007-10-19T04:58:16.329-07:00Computers: Understanding Central Processing Unit (CPU)Also called Processor.The part in a digital computer capable of executing a program. It interprets commands in the computer program and processes data accordingly. A CPU that's made as a single integrated circuit is usually known as a microprocessor.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082425309341300529.post-69534818145727444612007-10-14T22:20:00.000-07:002007-10-19T05:01:34.252-07:00Computers: Understanding MicroprocessorA programmable digital electronic component that includes the functions of a central processing unit (CPU) on a single semiconducting integrated circuit (IC). (1.0) Integrated Circuit(1.0.1) Microprocessor(1.0.2) Central Processing Unit(1.0.3) Arithmetic Logic UnitUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082425309341300529.post-80689444408122812532007-10-14T22:10:00.000-07:002007-10-19T05:02:54.950-07:00Computers: Understanding Graphics Processing UnitAlternatively called Visual Processing Unit (VPU)A dedicated graphics rendering agent for a personal computer, workstation, or game console. A GPU can rest on top of a video card, or it can be incorporated directly into the motherboard in most desktop and notebook computers. Modern GPUs are very efficient at manipulating and displaying computer graphics.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0