Approaches to computer architecture Flashcards
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What is Von Neumann architecture?
A
A form of processing that stores a program in memory as instructions and execute them sequentially using the ALU, control unit and registers.
2
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What is Harvard architecture?
A
A memory structure in which the processor is connected to two independent memory banks via two independent sets of buses.
3
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Main difference between Von Neumann and Harvard architecture?
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Von Neumann architecture mainly has one shared program and data memory while Harvard architecture has two separate memories where one is meant for program code and the other for data.
4
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What is an emulator?
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A piece of software that allows one computer system to run programs as if they were a different system.
