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2. Computer organization and structure
There are many more computers hidden in embedded systems than there are PCs, but the latter is still a very good example of the basic structure of a computer.
2.1 Calculation, memorization and communication
Figure 7 shows the basic structure of a PC or single-processor workstation in 2008. This diagram highlights the three essential elements involved in any computer structure: calculation, storage and communication.
In a single-processor computer, calculation and, more generally, information processing, is carried out by the processor (CPU). This breaks down into an operating part and a control part, and is linked to the other computer components...
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