Hardware Flashcards
Bus Speed
The rate of communication speed between microprocessor and RAM is known as BUS speed.
TFT
TFT-LCD (Thin Film Transistor-Liquid Crystal Display) is a variant of Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which uses Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) technology to improve image quality.
TFT LCD is one type of active matrix LCD, though it is usually synonymous with LCD. It is used in both flat panel displays and projectors. In computing, TFT monitors are rapidly displacing competing CRT technology, and are commonly available in sizes from 12 to 30 inches.
LCD
A liquid crystal display (commonly abbreviated LCD) is a thin, flat display device made up of any number of color or monochrome pixels arrayed in front of a light source or reflector.
It is prized by engineers because it uses very small amounts of electric power, and is therefore suitable for use in battery-powered electronic devices.
RAM And ROM
RAM stands for Random Access Memory. It is used for the temporary storage of data that is being worked on. ROM is Read-Only Memory and is used for permanent storage of data that should never be changed, like BIOS for example.
Hard-disk Partitions
Hard disk partitions divide the hard disk drive into smaller segments to enable better space management. Each partition on the disk can then be considered as a separate disk allowing different file systems to be used on each.
BIOS
BIOS are abbreviated as basic input output system and present in all computers. The main purpose of the BIOS is that it ensures that all the components of the computer function together. All details regarding the hardware components in the system are contained in the BIOS. Special software is another name offered to BIOS as it interfaces the main hardware components of the system with the operating system. The flash memory chip on the motherboard is where it is stored.