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Computer Science - Unit 1
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- 1Embedded Computers Is a computer designed for a specific task or function You may find Embedded Systems in: - Smart Phones -Washing Machine - MicrowaveMemory
Is where we store data and computer programs
Two main types of memory
-Main Memory
-Secondary Memory - 2They are usually small meaning they take up less space Also they use less power than a general purpose computer They are arranged on a single circuit boardMain Memory is directly accessed by the CPU and can hold more than one program at a time
Secondary Memory like a hard disk is when the CPU needs to use programs or data