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Computer System Architecture

The document provides an overview of the evolution of computers from the first to sixth generations. It describes the technologies used and representative systems for each generation from vacuum tubes in the first generation to massively parallel processing in the sixth generation. It also summarizes Moore's Law and categories of computers including individual user computers and organization computers. Finally, it outlines the basic components and architecture of computer systems including hardware, software, data, processors, memory, input/output devices and storage.

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Computer System Architecture

The document provides an overview of the evolution of computers from the first to sixth generations. It describes the technologies used and representative systems for each generation from vacuum tubes in the first generation to massively parallel processing in the sixth generation. It also summarizes Moore's Law and categories of computers including individual user computers and organization computers. Finally, it outlines the basic components and architecture of computer systems including hardware, software, data, processors, memory, input/output devices and storage.

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PRESENTED BY: GROUP-2

Abhisek Mishra
Swarupananda Tarai
Bhanupriya Pradhan
Biraja Prasad Jena
Evolution of computers
Generation Technology Software apps/
Representing systems
First Generation Vacuum Machine/assembly languages
(1945-54) tubes, relays, ALU ENIAC, IBM701
Second Generation Transistors, HLL, Batch processing
(1955-64) memories, IO IBM7090
Processors
Third Generation IC s SSI , MSI, Multiprogramming/Time
(1965-74) Micro programming sharing OS, Intel 8008
Fourth Generation LSI & VLSI Multiprocessor OS
(1975-84) IBM PC
Fifth Generation VLSI, ULSI Parallel computing
(1984-90) Multiprocessors IBM PC AT, Intel 486
Sixth Generation ULSI, VHSIC, high Massively parallel processing/

(1990 onwards) density packing, Pentium, Sun Ultra Workstation


scalable architecture
Moore’s Law
Moore's law is the observation that “number of transistors per square inch
on integrated circuits had doubled every 18months since the integrated
circuit was invented”.
Computers categories
=>Computers for Individual Users (PC)
-Desktop Computers
-Notebook computers
-Tablet computers
-Handheld computers
-Smart phones

=>Computers for Organizations


-Servers
-Network servers
-Mainframe computers
-Super computers
Computer system architecture
Computer Components – looking inside

>>Hardware

>>Software

>>Data
Hardware
>>Processor – CPU

>>Memory –RAM – Random Access Memory


ROM - Read Only Memory
>>Memory Size measured in KB, MB, Kb, Mb, GB

>>Input Devices - Keyboard, mouse, barcode readers, touchscreens,


microphone

>>Output Device - Monitor, display devices, printers, speakers,


Storage (external memory)

>>Hard disk, CD, USB /pen drive, SD/micro memo cards,


memory tapes, zip drive
Computer interface with IO devices : Ports
Communications and Ports
Computers are connected to external devices via I/O
connectors at the back of the computer. Depending on the
device being connected and the cable being used, the
device may be connected via a serial port (either 9 or 25 pin
connector) or via a 25 pin parallel port.
USB Ports

There are two Universal Serial Bus (USB) standards, USB


1.1 and USB 2.0. USB connectors and adapters allow the
connection of up to 127 peripheral devices. USB 1.1 can
transmit data at a rate of 12 Mbps. but USB 2.0 (sometimes
called High-speed USB) can transmit at 480 Mbps

Network Connection

A network jack is used to connect a computer's network


card to a cable modem or to the network.
Processor interaction with devices
>>Device Addressing
-Memory mapped IO
-Port mapped IO

>>Interrupts

>>Device Drivers – OS
Storage= store data
>>Storage types based on Technology
-Semiconductor – (IC) – RAM, ROM, Flash
-Magnetic – HD, Tape, Floppy
-Optical - CD ROM, DVD ROM

>>Storage types based on Volatility


-Volatile
-Nonvolatile

>>Storage Types based on computer access


-Primary – Main memory, RAM and ROM
-Secondary – Hard disk, CD ROM
Primary Storage
– is also main memory or internal memory – is directly
accessible to CPU

– CPU stores instructions and executes in main memory

– Main memory is connected to CPU using memory bus.


Memory bus has 2 bus internally – address bus and data bus

– RAM and ROM are main memories. RAM is temporary or


volatile data. ROM stores start-up program (BIOS) which is
permanent and uses non-volatile technology.
Secondary Storage
– Also called as ‘auxiliary storage’ is memory that is not
directly accessible by CPU but a majority of data and
programs stored

– All storage that is not required in primary memory is


secondary storage

– Normally accessed by CPU using IO channels

– E.g. Hard disk, CD ROM


Storage Device characteristics
>>Volatility - Volatile or non-volatile

>>Accessibility – Sequential access or random access

>>Addressability – memory or file addressable

>>Capacity – size and density

>>Latency - Time taken to access data from particular location


Memory Hierarchy
Central Processing Unit(CPU)
>>The central processing unit (CPU) is the portion of a
computer system that carries out the instructions of a
computer program, and is the primary element carrying
out the computer's functions.

>>The form, design and implementation of CPUs have


changed dramatically since the earliest examples, but their
fundamental operation remains much the same.
Components of CPU
1. ALU – Arithmetic Logic Unit
2. Registers
3. Control Unit
4. RAM
5. Buses
Registers
>>Registers are memory that are present
within CPU and can be accessed very quickly

>>It’s content can be easily and more quickly


accessed than storage available elsewhere.
>>Examples include the instruction register,
flag register, the program counter and the
accumulator.

ALU
>>ALU stands for Arithmetic Logic Unit.

>>It is a digital circuit that performs arithmetic and logical


operations.
Buses
>>A bus is a subsystem that transfers data between computer
components.

>>The buses are the information highway for the CPU.

>>They are bundles of tiny wires that carry data between components.

>>The three most important buses are the


-address bus,
-data bus
-control buses.
Von Neumann architecture

– Programs and data are stored in the same memory: primary memory.
– The computer can only perform one instruction at a time.

– Most of modern and general purpose computers/desktops follow


this architecture.
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