binary, software and hardware Flashcards
define volatile
when something is wiped clean when the power is turned off
define non-volatile
still saves when the power is turned off
what is a non-embedded system?
a system of which delivers multiple functions to the user
define binary
a low level computing language which computers use consisting of only two digits.
define dinary
a high level computing language consisting of 10 digits
what is are the functions of cores?
it uses connections to allow more functions to be completed at a time
what is a logic gate?
something in the cpu that processes an input and gives a suitable output
what is a logic circuit?
a collection of logic gates combined to work out an ultimate output
what is the purpose of the cpu?
to fetch data, decode the data and then execute the data
what is a heat sink?
A heat sink is a passive heat exchanger that transfers the heat generated by an electric or mechanical device to a fluid medium, often a coolant, where it is taken away from the device
what is a motherboard?
Something that allows all the computer parts to communicate
what is software?
A program installed on a computer
what is hardware?
Physical components of a computer
