. Describe linear ICs—their families, groups, functions, and uses
l Describe timing circuit components and functions
l Describe computer data types and formats
l Describe power supply functions and how they work
Table 4-1.—Sources of Information on Circuits, Symbols, Boolean Algebra, and Number Systems
TOPIC 1—COMPUTER NUMBER
decimal circuits, the computer uses binary numbers to
SYSTEMS
represent digital codes for instructions and data
maintained internally.
Digital computers use
Because digital logic circuits can be designed for
derivatives based on binary numbers. The two most
more efficient operation using binary circuits instead of
popular derivatives used by digital computers today are
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