Introduction Flashcards
Categories of computers
Desktop computers
Embedded computer
What are embedded computers
A computer that is integrated into another system for the purposes of control and/or monitoring.
Examples of embedded computers
remote controls,
washing machines,
cell phones*,
air conditioners,
game consoles,
ovens,
Differences between the desktop computer and the embedded computer
Desktop computers can run a variety of application programs, with system resources orchestrated by an operating system.
In contrast, the embedded computer is normally dedicated to a specific task.
What is language architecture?
The interface between the application programs and a high-level language
What is the instruction set architecture?
The instruction set architecture defines the interface between the basic machine instruction set and the runtime and I/O control.
Master the diagram of the flow of data in computer architecture
Master the forces on computer architecture