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Functional Components of a Computer

The basic functional components or elements of a digital computer system
basically has the hardware and software. The hardware is the physical
component/part such as a keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc. The software is the set
of programs and instructions which perform several specific operations.

Both hardware and software together act as functional components. They help to
complete the functional cycle which consists of input, processing, and output. Let
us learn about the different functional components of a digital computer and
their working and interconnections. Let us study the basic components of a
computer.

1. Input Unit
The input unit basically includes the input devices and its operation is to take the
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understands only machine language (binary code).
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Some important input devices are:
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Keyboard

Mouse

Microphone

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Light Pen

Joystick etc.

2. Central Processing Unit (CPU)

This is a really important part of a computer as it performs all the processing
parts of the computer. It processes the data and instructions which the user gives.
Moreover, it carries out the calculations and other such tasks. As it is present on a
single small chip, it is also called a microprocessor. Other names of CPU are
Central Processor or Main Processor. It has two subparts:

1. Arithmetic and Logical Unit

As the name suggests, this unit is responsible for performing arithmetic tasks like
addition, subtraction, multiplication, division moreover, it also makes logical
decisions like greater than less than, etc. And hence the name, the ‘brain’ of the
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These are memory areas which the CPU directly uses for processing. So, it’s
function is to store data from input or store data between calculations. In
addition, it also stores the output results.

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3. Memory
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Primary Memory

This is the internal memory that stores the data and instructions of the CPU. It is
volatile in nature (data is lost when the power is disconnected).

The primary memory has two types:

1. RAM (Random Access Memory)

As per the name, data can be accessed randomly and quickly.

2. ROM (Read Only Memory)As per the name, we can only read data and
cannot write (store) to it.

As per the name, data can be accessed randomly and quickly.

Secondary Memory
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The output unit basically involves the output devices and it gives the processed
information as the output on the computer. The data which is processed is in
binary form, so the output unit converts it to a form that the humans can
understand.

Some important output devices are:

Monitors (also called Visual Display Unit)

Speakers

Printers etc.

Digital Computer
As per the name, a digital computer works on digital data. It reads input and
converts it into binary data. Further, it processes the data and produces binary
results. And finally, it converts the binary data into digital output.

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Interconnection Between Functional Components

After learning about the functional components we will learn about their
interconnections. The functional components usually use a bus architecture for
communication. A bus is a collection of wires used for the communication of
different parts of a computer. Further, it uses electric signals to pass the data and
information.

Bus Architecture

Different Types of Buses used are:

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1. Address Bus
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2.Data Bus

The data bus is used to communicate the data from one part to another.

3.Bus

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The control bus is used to control the signals between different
devices. Therefore, in conclusion, we can say that these functional components 
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communicate through this bus architecture. The input device takes the input,
then the data is processed and the output devices display the results. Besides, the
system bus performs all the communication that the cycle involves.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What are the types of memory?

A1. There are two types of memories:

Primary Memory

Secondary Memory

Q2. What is the other name of the CPU?

A2. The CPU is also called the main processor or microprocessor.

Q3.What are the types of primary memory?

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Q4. What is a digital computer?

A4. A digital computer is a machine that works on digital data. It takes binary
input, processes it, and produces digital results.

Q5. What is the bus?

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A5. A bus is a collection of wires which uses electric signals to communicate 
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between functional components.

Q6. What are the parts of the CPU?

A6. The CPU consists of:

ALU (Arithmetical and Logical Unit)

CU (Control Unit)

Registers

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