Computer Architecture
Introduction
Computer architecture is a description of the structure of a computer system made from component parts. It can sometimes be a high-level description that ignores details of the implementation. At a more detailed level, the description may include the instruction set architecture design micro-architecture design, logic design, and implementation.
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The core of any computer architecture is the central processing unit CPU.
Embedded Systems
Note: For more details: see Embedded Systems
Embedded Systems are a special kind of computer architecture. They have a focus on being embedded as a part of a larger whole of a computer system. This means they emphasize tighter peripheral interfaces with realtime constraints. As well as lower power consumption and modularity to other embedded systems that will compose a larger computer or electronic system.