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The Computer: A True Story A True Story H. K. Thambi H. K. Thambi

The document summarizes the main components of a computer system. It discusses the central processing unit (CPU) which includes the control unit and arithmetic logic unit. The CPU processes instructions and data from the computer's primary and secondary memory. Primary memory (RAM) is used for temporary storage while the computer is on, while secondary memory like hard disks provide permanent storage. Other components discussed include registers for high-speed temporary storage, and input/output devices.

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The Computer: A True Story A True Story H. K. Thambi H. K. Thambi

The document summarizes the main components of a computer system. It discusses the central processing unit (CPU) which includes the control unit and arithmetic logic unit. The CPU processes instructions and data from the computer's primary and secondary memory. Primary memory (RAM) is used for temporary storage while the computer is on, while secondary memory like hard disks provide permanent storage. Other components discussed include registers for high-speed temporary storage, and input/output devices.

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The computer

H. A true K. Thambi story

Parts of a computer
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CPU
A control center that converts data input to information output. A highly complex, extensive set of electronic circuitry that executes stored program instructions. All computers have a central processing unit. It has two parts: The control unit and the arithmetic/logic unit. Each part has a specific function.

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Memory
1. Primary 2. Secondary PRIMARY
The CPU interacts closely with primary storage, or main memory, referring to it for both instructions and data. However, memory is not part of the CPU. A computer's memory holds data only temporarily, at the time the computer is executing a program
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Memory
SECONDARY
Stores permanent or semi-permanent data on some external magnetic or optical medium. Hard Disk, CD, DVD, Pen Drive, Smartphone with USB.

Magnetic Storage : Hard Disks, Tape, Floppies Optical Storage : CD, DVD, Blu Ray Flash Memory : Pen Drives

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Parts of the cPU


ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)
Executes all arithmetic and logical operations. Arithmetic - addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division Logical comparison. (numbers, letters, special characters) Equal to : ALU compares to find if two values are equal. Less than : To determine if one is less than Greater than : To determine if one is greater than COMBINATIONS
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LOGICAL OPERATIONS :

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CU (Control Unit)
It contains circuitry that uses electrical signals to direct the entire computer system to carry out, or execute, stored program instructions. It does not execute program instructions; rather, it directs other parts of the system to do so. It must communicate with both the arithmetic/logic unit and memory.
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registers
Temporary storage areas for instructions or data. They are not a part of memory
They are special additional storage locations that offer the advantage of speed.

Registers work under the direction of the control unit to accept, hold, and transfer instructions or data and perform arithmetic or logical comparisons at high speed. The control unit uses a data storage register the way a store owner uses a cash register as a temporary, convenient place to store what is used in transactions.
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registers
Kinds of registers : An accumulator, which collects the result of computations. An address register, which keeps track of where a given instruction or piece of data is stored in memory. Each storage location in memory is identified by an address, just as each house on a street has an address. A storage register, which temporarily holds data taken from or about to be sent to memory. A general-purpose register, which is used for several functions.
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Primary memory - RAM


RAM memory is the part of the computer that holds data and instructions for processing. It stores program instructions or data for only as long as the program they pertain to is in operation.
Most types of memory only store items while the computer is turned on; data is destroyed when the machine is turned off. If more than one program is running at once (often the case on large computers and sometimes on small computers), a single program can not lay exclusive claim to memory. There may not be room in memory to hold the processed data.
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Storage

Speed
Fastest
Very Fast

Capacity
Lowest
Low/Moderate

Relative Permanent Cost ($) ?


Highest
High

Registers
RAM

No
No

Floppy Disk
Hard Disk

Very Slow Moderate

Low Very High

Low Very Low

Yes Yes

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