Chapter 2
Within the realm of computing, a multitude of components and systems work together to ensure seamless operation and optimal performance. Memory, a crucial aspect, encompasses various types such as RAM, ROM, and flash memory, all essential for data storage and retrieval.
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Roza's CSC101 Knowledge Base Future Trends 3D chips Terascale cumputing Silicon phononics Optical computer Quantum computing Carbon nanotubes used in many products today Nanotechnology The System Clock and the Machine Cycle Expansions Express card Expansion cards Expansion slots Memory Flash memory ROM Registers Ram Memory refers to chip based storage Word Size and Cache Memory Cache memory Word size The CPU Quad core CPU Dual core CPU Central processing unit The Motherboard Mother board or system board Ciruit board Computer chip Inside the System Unit System unit Digital Data Represenation Prefixes Byte Bit Main topic Making Computers Faster and Better Now and in the Future Clean out dust once or twice a year Scan for viruses and spyware Error check and defragment Delete temporary files Improving performance today Ports and Connectors Fans, Heat Sinks, and other cooling Components Bus Bus candwidth Bus speed Bus width Processing Speed Benchmark tests Alternate measure of processing speed is the number of instuction CPU clock speed Representing Programs: machine language Most programs are written in other programing languages Machine language Coding System for Text- Base Data Audio data Graphics Replacing ASCII as the primary text- coding system Unicode ASCII and IBCDIC The Binary Numbering System Binary numbering system Decimal numbering system Numbering System Data and Program representation
