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central processing unit

Computer; Computer hardware

The computational and control unit of a computer. The CPU is the device that interprets and executes instructions. Mainframes and early minicomputers contained circuit boards full ...

processor

Computer; Computer hardware

The computational and control unit of a computer. The CPU is the device that interprets and executes instructions. Mainframes and early minicomputers contained circuit boards full ...

peripheral component interconnect

Computer; Computer hardware

A specification introduced by Intel Corporation that defines a local bus system that allows up to 10 PCI-compliant expansion cards to be installed in the computer.

chip set

Computer; Computer hardware

A collection of chips designed to function as a unit in the performance of some common task. The term is most commonly used to refer to the set of integrated circuits, such as the ...

secure digital card

Computer; Computer hardware

A memory card about the size of a postage stamp that is supported by many types of devices.

integrated device electronics

Computer; Computer hardware

A type of disk-drive interface in which the controller electronics reside on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card. IDE offers advantages such as ...

intelligent drive electronics

Computer; Computer hardware

A type of disk-drive interface in which the controller electronics reside on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card. IDE offers advantages such as ...