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Computer Fundamental

Lecture -1 -By lec. (Eng.) Hind BasilUniversity of technologyDepartment of Materials

Engineering

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What is Computer? Computer is an advanced

electronic device that takes raw data as input from the user and processes these data under the control of set of instructions (called program) and gives the result (output) and saves output for the future use. It can process both numerical and non-numerical (arithmetic and logical) calculations.

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What Does A Computer Do?Computers can perform four

general operations, which comprise the information processing cycle.

a. accepts data Inputb. processes data Processing c. produces output Output d. stores results Storage

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Why Is A Computer So Powerful?The ability to perform the information processing cycle with amazing speed.Reliability (low failure rate).Accuracy.Ability to store huge amounts of data and information.Ability to communicate with other computers.

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What Are The Primary Components Of A Computer ?

Input devices.Central Processing Unit (containing the control unit and the arithmetic/logic unit).Memory.Output devices.Storage devices.

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Major parts of the Computer Input Devices

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Processor CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)

The main unit inside the computer is the CPU. This unit is responsible for all events inside the computer. It controls all internal and external devices, performs arithmetic and logic operations. The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the device that interprets and executes instructions.

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Output devices:

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Storage Devices 1. Primary memory (main memory) A. RAM (Random Access

Memory/Read-Write Memory) Is the main memory of the computer.

It consists of electronic components that store data including numbers, letters of the alphabet, graphics and sound. Any information stored in RAM is lost when the computer is turned off.

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B. ROM (Read-only-memory)

is memory that is etched on a chip that has start-up directions for your computer. It is permanent memory.

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2. Secondary memory (storage devices)

A. Hard Disk (Local Disk) B. Optical Disks: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW C. Pen Drive D. Zip Drive(super disk) E. Floppy Disks F. Memory Cards

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Hard DisksAnother form of auxiliary storage is a hard disk. A hard disk consists of one or more rigid metal plates coated with a metal oxide material that allows data to be magnetically recorded on the surface of the platters.The hard disk platters spin at a high rate of speed, typically 5400 to 7200 revolutions per minute (RPM).Storage capacities of hard disks for personal computers range from 10 GB to 120 GB (one billion bytes are called a gigabyte).

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Floppy DisksA floppy disk is a portable, inexpensive storage medium that consists of a thin, circular, flexible plastic disk with a magnetic coating enclosed in a square-shaped plastic shell.

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Peripheral devices

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Output DevicesOutput devices make the information

resulting from the processing available for use. The two output devices more commonly used are the printer and the computer screen.

The printer produces a hard copy of your output, and the computer screen produces a soft copy of your output.

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Internal components

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Types of Computer On the basis of working principle a) Analog Computer

An analog computer (spelt analogue in British English) is a form of computer that uses continuous physical phenomena such as electrical, mechanical, to model the problem being solved

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b) Digital Computer A computer that performs calculations and logical operations with quantities represented as digits, usually in the binary number system

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c) Hybrid Computer (Analog + Digital) A combination of computers those are

capable of inputting and outputting in both digital and analog signals. A hybrid computer system setup offers a cost effective method of performing complex simulations.

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On the basis of Size a) Super Computer

The fastest type of computer. Supercomputers are very expensive and are employed for specialized applications that require immense amounts of mathematical calculations. For example, weather forecasting requires a supercomputer. Other uses of supercomputers include animated graphics, fluid dynamic calculations, nuclear energy research, and petroleum exploration.

The chief difference between a supercomputer and a mainframe is that a supercomputer channels all its power into executing a few programs as fast as possible, whereas a mainframe uses its power to execute many programs concurrently.

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 b) Mainframe Computer

A very large and expensive computer capable of supporting hundreds, or even thousands, of users simultaneously. In the hierarchy that starts with a simple microprocessor (in watches, for example) at the bottom and moves to supercomputers at the top, mainframes are just below supercomputers. In some ways, mainframes are more powerful than supercomputers because they support more simultaneous programs. But supercomputers can execute a single program faster than a mainframe.

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c) Mini Computer A midsized computer. In size and

power, minicomputers lie between workstations and mainframes. In the past decade, the distinction between large minicomputers and small mainframes has blurred, however, as has the distinction between small minicomputers and workstations. But in general, a minicomputer is a multiprocessing system capable of supporting from 4 to about 200 users simultaneously

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d) Micro Computer i. Desktop Computer: a personal or micro-mini computer sufficient to fit on a desk.

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ii. Laptop Computer: a portable computer complete with an integrated screen and keyboard. It is generally smaller in size than a desktop computer and larger than a notebook computer.

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iii. Palmtop Computer/Digital Diary /Notebook /PDAs:

a hand-sized computer. Palmtops have no keyboard but the screen serves both as an input and output device.

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e) Workstations A terminal or desktop computer in a network. In this context, workstation is just a generic term for a user's machine (client machine) in contrast to a "server" or "mainframe."  

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On the basis of Brand a) IBM/IBM Compatible Computers

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b) Apple/Macintosh