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Computer Hardware

AN INTRODUCTION
Computer System Components
Generations

Gen. Hardware Software

1st Vacuum Tubes machine language

2nd Transistors Assembly language

3rd Integrated Chip Higher level


(IC) languages,
Application Programs
4th
VLSI Object oriented
(Very Large Scale programming, natural
ICs) language processing
What is a HARDWARE?

• Hardware is the general term that is


used to describe physical artifacts of a
technology.
Classification of Hardware
INPUT DEVICES

An input device is any


hardware device that sends
data to a computer, allowing
you to interact with and
control the computer. The
picture shows a Logitech
trackball mouse, an example
of an input device.
Examples of Input Devices
Picture Name Explanation

Keyboard For the input of text


and characters and
also to control the
operation of a
computer.

Mouse A pointing device by


detecting two-
dimensional motion
relative to its
supporting surface.
Examples of Input Devices
Picture Name Explanation

Scanner A device that analyzes


images, printed text or
handwriting, or an
object and converts it
to a digital image

Microphone An acoustic to electric


transducer or sensor
that converts sound
into an electrical
signal.
Examples of Input Devices
Picture Name Explanation

Webcam A real-time camera


(usually through not
always a video camera)
whose images can be
accessed using the
World Wide Web
Digital Camera An electronic device
used to capture and
store photographs
electronically in a
digital format.
PROCESSING UNIT
How fast is a CPU?
What are Intel CPU Families for Desktop
Computers?
What are AMD CPU Families for Desktop
Computers?
TASK 1 (Individual Work)

• In the lesson I have discussed, you have


learned the basic on Computer Hardware,
now you need to complete the Table 1 by
searching the basic configurations and
prices of the following CPUs.
• Please submit it to me on Monday,
January 9, 2016. Your output should be
computerized.
TASK 1 (Table 1)

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