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Computer Architecture Basic definitions

Computer architecture is the design and organization of computer systems, focusing on how components interact. Digital computers process data using binary digits and electronic circuits, while logic gates perform basic operations based on Boolean algebra. Boolean algebra, introduced by George Boole, is essential for digital circuit design and includes operations like AND, OR, and NOT, with map simplification using Karnaugh maps to simplify expressions.

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Computer Architecture Basic definitions

Computer architecture is the design and organization of computer systems, focusing on how components interact. Digital computers process data using binary digits and electronic circuits, while logic gates perform basic operations based on Boolean algebra. Boolean algebra, introduced by George Boole, is essential for digital circuit design and includes operations like AND, OR, and NOT, with map simplification using Karnaugh maps to simplify expressions.

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What is Computer Architecture?

 Computer architecture is a branch of


computer science and engineering that
deals with the design, organization, and
structure of computer systems.
 It involves understanding how different
components of a computer system interact
and how they are interconnected to form a
functional machine.
Digital Computer
 A digital computer is a type of computer
that processes data and performs
calculations using discrete elements or
digits, typically represented as binary
digits (bits).
 Digital computers use electronic circuits to
perform arithmetic and logical operations
on binary data, which consists of
combinations of ones and zeros.
Logic Gates
 Logic gates are fundamental building
blocks of digital circuits, and they
perform basic logical operations based
on Boolean algebra. These gates are
electronic devices that take one or more
binary inputs (0 or 1) and produce a
binary output based on a specific logical
function.
Boolean Algebra
 Boolean algebra is a mathematical structure and set
of operations that deals with binary variables and
logic operations. It was introduced by mathematician
and logician George Boole in the mid-19th century
and has since become fundamental in the design and
analysis of digital circuits and computer systems.
 Boolean algebra is based on two binary values,
typically represented as 0 and 1, and includes three
basic logical operations: AND, OR, and NOT. These
operations are used to manipulate binary variables
and expressions.
Boolean Algebra
Map Simplification
 Map simplification, in the context of Boolean
algebra and digital logic design, typically
refers to the process of simplifying Boolean
expressions using a graphical method known
as Karnaugh maps (K-maps).
 K-maps provide a systematic and visual
approach to simplify Boolean functions,
especially when dealing with expressions
involving multiple variables.

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