1.1.3 - Embedded systems
An embedded system is simply "something with a computer inside it" but is not a general purpose computer such as a desktop PC. The OCR definition of an embedded system is "a computer system which is built in to another device." They have the following key characteristics: Embedded systems are usually extremely reliable and undergo […]
1.1.2 - CPU Performance
A quick browse of any retailer that sells computer components will illustrate that there are hundreds of different CPU's available. A CPU is not just a standard component with a fixed set of features - each will be tailored to the needs of different types of user. CPU manufacturers such as Intel, AMD and Apple […]
1.1.1 - Architecture of the CPU
In this section we cover the very low level fundamentals of a computer. By the end you should understand what a computer is, what it is and is not capable of doing and why the CPU is central to all that happens inside any computing device. In this section (click to jump): The Definition of […]