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Hardware Flashcards

1
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Bit

A

Like an atom; 0 or 1; binary digit

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Byte

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8 bits, can store 1 letter

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ASCII

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Encoding represents each typed letter

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Central processing unit

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Electronic circuit that carries instructions with operations; brain of commuter

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Graphics processing unit

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Can handle more than CPUs so creating images for display

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System on a chip

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A circuit with all the components; useful for mobile; Raspberry Zoi

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Random access memory

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Allows data to be read instantly; stores info when powered on only

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Pixel

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Physical point in roster image; smallest element of picture on screen

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Retina display

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Apple brand, higher pixel density

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Cathode ray tube

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Vaccuum tube with electric guns and phosphorescent screen to view images

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11
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Liquid crystal display

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Flat panel uses light modulating properties of liquid crystals

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Light emitting diode

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2-lead semiconductor light source; emits light when activated

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13
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Plasma display

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Use small cells with electrically charged ionized gases

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14
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Organic light emitting diode

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Organic compound that emits light because of electric circuit; works without a backlight

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High def multimedia interface

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Transfers uncompressed video data or digital audio data to display

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16
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Mini display port

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Apples mini audio visual digital interface; better resolution

17
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Video graphics array connector

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Pin connector, carries analog video signal; currently being phased out

18
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Bluetooth

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Wireless data transfer over short distance

19
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USB 3.0

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Super speed USB; problems: nonreversible, super big

20
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Thunderbolt

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Intel hardware interface to connect peripherals to a computer

21
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Lightning connector

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Power connector and computer bus by Apple

22
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Three rules of hardware

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Over time: smaller, mechanically simpler, and faster/more efficient

23
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Moores law

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Power will double every 18-24 months

24
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Where do computers start counting?

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0

25
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Difference between CPU and GPU

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CPU does one thing at a time/linear, single thread processing; GPUs do a lot at a time- parallel processing

26
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Ethernet

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Internet on a cable

27
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Wifi

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Wireless fidelity; wirelessly broadcast internet conductibility

28
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Cellular data

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LTE: long term evolution (4G)

29
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Router v modem

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Modem is interface between broader cable and specific home network, goes in wall to decode signal to make usable in house; router broadcasts wifi, takes signal from modem and broadcasts wirelessly

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