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Computer Hardware

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Computer Hardware

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  1. Computer HardwareandInformation Representation

  2. The System Unit • Bay - a shelf or opening used for the installation of electronic equipment • System unit - houses the motherboard, power supply, and storage devices • Case - empty box with just power supply Overhead view of system unit

  3. Computer Architecture

  4. Flow of Information • The parts are connected to one another by a collection of wires called a bus

  5. Memory • Memory is a collection of cells, each with a unique physical address for random (direct) access • memory is divided into fixed-length units or words • Information that is stored in memory cells is in binary coded format: • Instructions that make up programs • Data: text symbols, numbers, images, etc.

  6. Information Representation • The Binary System: Using On/Off Electrical States to Represent Data & Instructions • The binary system has only two digits--0 and 1. • Bit - binary digit • Byte - group of 8 bits used to represent one character, digit, or other value

  7. Representing Information withBit Combinations • To encode entities (e.g., symbols), we need to assign a unique number to each entity (e.g., social security number). Binary encoding means that we assign a unique combinations of bits to each object. • One bit can be either 0 or 1. Therefore, one bit can represent only two things. • To represent more than two things, we need multiple bits. Two bits can represent four things because there are four combinations of 0 and 1 that can be made from two bits: 00, 01, 10,11. • If we want to represent more than four things, we need more than two bits. In general, 2n bits can represent 2n things because there are 2n combinations of 0 and 1 that can be made from n bits. • Q: how many bits do we need to encode all the 37 people in the class?

  8. Information Representation • Kilobyte approx. 1000 bytes (actually 210 = 1024 bytes) • Megabyte approx. 1,000,000 bytes (one million) • Gigabyte approx. 1,000,000,000 bytes (one billion) • Terabyte approx. 1 trillion bytes • Petabyte approx. 1 quadrillion bytes

  9. Representing Text and Symbols • To represent a text document in digital form, we simply need to be able to represent every possible character that may appear. • There are finite number of characters to represent. So the general approach for representing characters is to list them all and assign each a number (represented in binary). • An encoding scheme is simply a list of characters and the codes used to represent each one. • To represent symbols, computers must use a standard encoding scheme, so that the same symbols have the same codes across different computers.

  10. ASCII Encoding Scheme • ASCII stands for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. The ASCII character set originally uses 8 bits to represent each character, allowing for 256 (or 28) unique characters.

  11. Representing Text and Symbols • ASCII - the binary code most widely used with microcomputers • EBCDIC - used with large computers • Unicode - uses two bytes for each character rather than one

  12. The Parity Bit • Even parity - sum of bits must come out even • Ex: given code 01010101, the extended code is: 010101010 • Ex: given code 01101101, the extended code is: 011011011 • Odd parity - sum of bits must come out odd Parity bit - an extra bit attached to the end of a byte for purposes of checking for accuracy Even parity scheme

  13. Representing Numbers The binary number system • Decimal is base 10: 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 • Binary is base 2: 0,1 • Any decimal number can be converted to binary by doing base conversion from base 10 to base 2. • Any binary number can be converted to decimal by doing base conversion from base 2 to base 10.

  14. Number base 10 - decimal • 102 101 100 • 100’s 10’s 1’s • 1 0 1 • x 1 = 1 • x10 = 0 • x100 = 100 • 101 The Decimal Number 101

  15. Number base 2 - binary • 22 21 20 • 4’s 2’s 1’s • 1 0 1 • x 1 = 1 • x 2 = 0 • x 4 = 4 • 5 The Binary Number 101

  16. Binary Conversion - Examples 1 0 1 1 0 1 32 + 0 + 8 + 4 + 0 + 1 = 45 25 24 23 22 21 20 32 16 8 4 2 1

  17. Binary Conversion - Examples 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 64 + 0 + 16 + 0 + 4 + 2 + 0 = 86 1 2 8 4 32 16 64 Easier way to remember: Just add the values for each position where there is a 1 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 128 + 32 + 16 + 4 + 1 = 181

  18. Hexadecimal Representation • Hexadecimal (Hex) = Base 16 • Hex digits: 0, 1, 2, …, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F

  19. Hexadecimal Representation • Hex can be used as a short hand for long binary strings • Use one Hex digit to represent every group of 4 bits • Start from the right and an go left grouping 4 bit sequences • Add leading 0’s if the last group has less then 4 bits 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 D A 6 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 B 5

  20. Hexadecimal Representation • What is Hex 4C8F in binary? 4 C 8 F 0100 1100 1000 1111

  21. Representing Images as Bit maps • Image is collection of dots (pixels) • Pixel = “picture element” • Black & white: one bit per pixel • Color: each pixel represented by combination of green, red, blue in varying intensity, to form all colors. Three bytes per pixel: one byte (8 bits) for each color intensity, 0-255 value • Usually each byte is represented in Hex • D4 7F 59  red (D4), green (7F), blue (59) • For example, D4 is binary 1101 0100 which is decimal value 212 • Bit maps are not efficient • 3 byte/pixel, for 1280 x 1024 pixels = several megabytes • Image cannot be enlarged, since pixels get bigger and image gets grainy or “blocky” • .GIF and .JPEG formats compress images

  22. Image Formats • GIF • Graphics Interchange Format • Developed by Compuserve (ISP) • Stores only 256 colors • Loses some picture quality but is simple and fast • Common in computer action games • JPEG (JPG) • Joint Photographic Experts Group • Stores differences between adjacent pixels, not absolute values • Uses variable-length data (values take a minimum number of bits to store), uses only 5% of the space of bitmaps

  23. Image Formats • Vector Images • Pixels are not mapped • Equations for the lines and curves making up the image are stored • Image is stored as the instructions for drawing the image • Images are easily scaled • Modern type fonts are vector images • Used in computer aided design (CAD) systems for “blueprint” drawings • Good for three-dimensional drawings • Windows metafile (.wmf) or Visio (.vsd) • Cannot produce photographic images

  24. Types of Memory • Types of memory chips: • RAM • ROM • CMOS • Flash

  25. Types of Memory • RAM - Random Access Memory, used to temporarily hold software instructions and data • ROM - Read-Only Memory, which cannot be written on or erased by the computer user. Contains fixed start-up instructions • CMOS - Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor; powered by a battery and thus doesn’t lose its contents when the power is off • Flash - can be erased and reprogrammed more than once

  26. Cache and Virtual Memory • Cache - temporary storage for instructions and data that the processor is likely to use frequently, thus speeding up processing • Level 1 (L1) cache - built into the microprocessor • Level 2 (L2) cache - consists of RAM chips outside microprocessor • Virtual memory - free hard-disk space used to extend the capacity of RAM

  27. Other Methods of Speeding Up Processing • Interleaving - a process in which the CPU alternates communication between two or more memory banks • Bursting - a process in which the CPU grabs a block of information at a time, on the assumption that the next address requested will be sequential to the previous one • Pipelining - division of large tasks into a series of smaller overlapping ones

  28. CPU • Arithmetic/Logic Unit (ALU) • Performing basic arithmetic operations such as ADD, SUB, etc. • Performing logical operations such as AND, OR, and NOT • Performing data transfer operations such as MOVE, LOAD, and STORE • Most modern ALUs have a small amount of special storage units called registerswhich usually store intermediate results of operations. • Control unit • is the organizing force in the computer • There are two “special purpose” registers in the control unit • The instruction register (IR) contains the instruction that is being executed • The program counter (PC) contains the address of the next instruction to be executed

  29. CPU Memory CPU 00 01 02 Control Unit ALU 03 Program counter Bus General-purpose Registers Instruction register “Processor chip” RAM External storage (disk)

  30. The Instruction-Execution Cycle • When a program is executed, the binary-coded instructions are retrieved from memory one at a time, decoded by the control unit, and executed by the ALU. • Initially, the memory address for the first instruction is in the program counter (PC). This tells the CPU were in memory to look for the start of the program. • Each instruction goes through the Instruction-Execution cycle (also called Machine cycle). • Examples of typical instructions: Note that these instruction will actually be in binary. Each operation and each register will have a binary code, and memory addresses are also translated into binary (e.g., 56 is 111010). LOAD contents of cell 56 into register R5 ADD contents of register R5 to register R6 and put result in register R2 STORE contents of register R2 into memory cell 58

  31. The Instruction-Execution Cycle • 1. Fetch the next instruction from memory • A copy of the instruction is stored in the instruction register (IR) • Program counter (PC) is updated to point to the next instruction in memory. • 2. Decode the instruction • Control unit decodes the instruction to determine what operation it represents (e.g., ADD, AND, OR, MOVE), and if it references some data in memory. • 3. Get data if needed • May require accessing the data part of memory to retrieve the data, or it may involve using an intermediate date stored in one of the registers. • 4. Execute the instruction • ALU performs the operation on the operands (data that was obtained in step 3).

  32. Figure 5.3 The Fetch-Execute Cycle

  33. Secondary Storage Devices • Because most of main memory is volatile and limited, it is essential that there be other types of storage devices where programs and data can be stored when they are no longer being processed • Secondary storage devices can be installed within the computer box at the factory or added later as needed • Examples of secondary storage media: • Magnetic tape • Magnetic disk (hard disk or floppy disk) • Optical disk (such as CD ROM or DVD ROM) • Zip disks (a type of magnetic media) • External flash memory

  34. Magnetic Tape • The first truly mass auxiliary storage device was the magnetic tape drive • A magnetic tape drive is an example of sequential storage device • Tape must be rewound or fast-forwarded to get to get the correct block under the read/write head (similar to tapes used to record music) • In contrast, magnetic disk drives are direct access devices.

  35. Magnetic Disks • A read/write head travels across a spinning magnetic disk, retrieving or recording data • Each disk surface is divided into sectors and tracks • Example of disk addressing scheme: surface 3, sector 5, track 4

  36. Magnetic Disks • When reading from or writing to disk, read/write moves forward and backward while the disk spins left or write. This positions the read/write head on the appropriate block. • Measuring disk performance: • Latency = ½ the time it takes to make once revolution • Seek time = the time it takes to move read/write head into position • Access time = latency + seek time • Usually measured in milliseconds (ms) or 1000th of a second

  37. Compact Disks and DVD • A CD drive uses a laser to read information stored optically on a plastic disk • CD-ROM is Read-Only Memory • DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disk • DVD-ROM - for reading only • DVD-R - for recording on once • For rewriting many times: • DVD-RW • DVD-RAM • DVD+RW

  38. Optical Disks: CDs & DVDs

  39. Future Developments in Processing

  40. Ports & Cables • Types of ports: • Serial port • Parallel port • SCSI port • USB port • Dedicated port • Infrared port

  41. Ports & Cables • Serial port - sends bits one at a time, one after another • Used to connect a variety of “serial” devices • Sometimes used to connect mouse or keyboard • Parallel port - transmits 8 bits simultaneously • Used most commonly for printers • Also used for other “parallel” devices such as external hard drives, external CD drives, etc. • Being practically replaced with faster technologies such as USB and Firewire.

  42. Ports & Cables • SCSI port - allows data to be transmitted in a “daisy chain” to up to 7 devices

  43. Ports & Cables • USB port - can theoretically connect up to 127 peripheral devices daisy-chained to one general-purpose port

  44. Ports & Cables • Dedicated port - special-purpose ports Dedicated ports: mouse port, modem port, and keyboard port

  45. Ports & Cables • Infrared port - allows a computer to make a cableless connection with infrared-capable devices

  46. Expandability: Buses & Cards • Expansion slots- sockets on the motherboard into which you can plug expansion cards • Expansion cards - circuit boards that provide more memory or that control peripheral devices

  47. Expandability: Buses & Cards • ISA bus - for ordinary low-speed uses; the most widely used expansion bus • PCI bus - for higher-speed uses; used to connect graphics cards, sound cards, modems, and high-speed network cards • AGP bus - for even higher speeds and 3D graphics

  48. Expandability: Buses & Cards • Graphics cards - for monitors • Sound cards - for speakers and audio output • Modem cards - for remote communication via phone lines • Network interface cards - for remote communication via cable • PC cards - for laptop computers

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