Computer Types and Components: A Comprehensive Look
Computer Types: A Comprehensive Look
Supercomputers
High-performance computers used for specific purposes that require great computing power (e.g., nuclear test simulation, simulation of natural disasters, scientific investigation). They consist of thousands of processor cores, take up large spaces, and consume significant amounts of power.
Top500 is a project responsible for developing a ranking of the 500 most powerful supercomputers in the world. Currently, the first place belongs to Fugaku (Japan)
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Types of Network
- PAN (Personal Area Network)
- LAN (Local Area Network)
- MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
- WAN (Wide Area Network)
What is an IP Address?
It is a numerical set used to identify each computer connected to a network.
Static IP Address vs. Dynamic IP Address
A static IP address is one that has a fixed numerical address assigned by the Internet service provider. A dynamic IP address provides a different numeric set to your computer each time it is connected to the network.
Types of Internet Connection
- Wired
- Optical
Electrical Circuits and Safety: Essential Concepts
Electrical Circuits: Essential Concepts and Safety
Short Circuit
A short circuit is the union of two wires or parts of an electrical circuit with a potential difference or voltage to each other, without any electrical impedance between them.
Cutouts
Cutouts are no more than a section of wire thinner than normal conductors, placed at the entrance of the circuit for protection. When the current increases due to a short circuit, this part heats up and, therefore, is the first to melt.
Differential
A differential
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Equivalent Circuit
To perform the electrical calculations of a circuit with several resistors, we calculate the value of a single resistor, equivalent to the association of the resistors in the circuit. The circuit formed with the equivalent resistors is called an equivalent circuit. We can obtain three things from this circuit:
- The currents flowing through the circuit
- The potential drops across the components
- The dissipated power and the delivered power
Series Circuit
In a series circuit (Figure 1),
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Rules for the Implementation of Sketches
Sketches must be in the format that is especially designed for this purpose and must include all the information requested in the heading.
- Sketches should initially be made in pencil to easily remove, change, and correct any errors.
- The presentation will be unilinear, in one view.
- It should not be made to scale, but keep a certain proportion of its parts.
- It is not essential to use rulers, although sometimes they may also be used, as well as templates, to standardize
Understanding Basic Electrical Concepts and Circuits
The Atom
The atom is the basic unit of matter. It consists of a nucleus containing protons and neutrons, around which electrons revolve. Electrons carry a negative charge, while protons carry a positive charge. Neutrons and other particles have their own charges.
Electric Charge
Electric charge is a fundamental property of matter responsible for electrical phenomena. The continuous displacement of electrons is called electric current.
Conductive and Insulating Materials
Conductive materials allow the
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