1.1 System Architecture

1.1 System Architecture

1. Processor

   • The brains of a computer

2. MHz

   • 1 Million instructions per second

3. GHz

   • 1 billion instructions per second

4. Hertz

   • Number of cycles per second

5. Instruction

   • An objective a computer needs to do.

6. Execute

   • Executing instructions.

7. Embedded System

   • A computer system within a device.
     • Microwave
     • Fridge

8. Clock Speed

   • How fast instructions are done.

9. Cache

   • Data that is saved.

10. Core

    • Receives instructions.