OCR J277 · Component 01 · 1.1

Systems Architecture

CPU architecture, performance, embedded systems, and core hardware concepts.

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1.1.1

Architecture of the CPU

CPU components, registers, buses, and the fetch-decode-execute cycle.

Inside the CPU

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CPU Registers and the Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle

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The Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle

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CPU Registers and Buses

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CPU Architecture Exam Practice

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1.1.2

CPU Performance

Clock speed, cache, cores, and how CPU performance is affected.

What Makes a CPU Faster?

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Cache, Cores and Clock Speed in Context

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1.1.3

Embedded Systems

Computer systems built into larger devices for specific tasks.

Embedded Systems in the Real World

1.1.3 · 8 mins · 10 XP · 10 Bits

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