Computer Hardware

Basic concepts of Computer

Hardware
Computer Hardware
Definition:
Computer hardware means the
devices used in a computer
system.
Examples:
1)CPU
2)Memory
3)Input and Output Devices
Basic concept of Computer
 Von Neumann Computer:

Input CPU Output

unit (Central Processing Unit) unit

Primary Memory
 Modern Computers
Central Unit (CU)

Arithmetic & Logic Unit (ALU)

Input Output
Unit Unit
Registered and Cache Memory

Main Memory

Storage
 Input Devices
 Definition:
The parts of computer which
receives data and send it to CPU for
processing.
Example:
a) Keyboard
 Input Devices
 Keyboard
 Mouse
 Scanner
 Digital Camera
 Voice Recognition Hardware