The document on this Reference CD will provide you with a general and working knowledge of:
- the use, major units, terminology, and coding of digital computers
- binary number systems; binary addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; complement concept; octal number systems
- performing conversions from one numbering system to another
- the principles of Boolean algebra, application of Boolean algebra to computers, and computer symbols employed
- reducing and simplifying Boolean equations Karnaugh maps
- digital computer components, methods of connecting these components, symbols used in computer logic circuits, and methods of performing binary addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- the most common types of memory units, methods of recording data and reading data out of memory, and advantages or disadvantages type of memory unit
- the purpose and operation of a basic control unit, programming
- basic input and output devices used in digital computer
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COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS
U.S. Army Ordnance Missile and Munitions Center and School
(277 pages)
Introduction to Digital Computers
Historical Background
Early and Present Day Computers
Advantages of Digital Computers
Differences Between Analog and Digital Computers
Basic Facts Concerning Digital Computers
Digital Computer Block Diagram
Integral and Fractional Computers
Special Purpose and General Purpose Computers
Serial and Parallel Computers
Practice Exercise
Number Systems
Purpose and Scope
Introduction to Number Systems
Counting
Numbering Systems
Binary Arithmetic Operations
Addition and Subtraction Using Complement Method
Octal Number System
Binary Coded Decimal System
Practice Exercise
Conversion Methods
Introduction
Positional Notation
Conversion from One Number System to Another Using Positional Notation
Conversion of Decimal Numbers to Larger or Smaller Base Using Short Division Method
Conversion of Decimal to Binary Using Prepared Chart
Summarizing Conversions
Practice Exercise
Boolean Algebra
Introduction
General Considerations and Concepts
Venn Diagrams
Postulates
Theorems
Manipulation of Boolean Equations
Summary
Practice Exercise
Reducing Boolean Equations
Introduction
Truth Tables
Karnaugh Maps
Summarizing Boolean Algebra
Practice Exercise
Arithmetic Unit
Introduction
Arithmetic Unit Components
Arithmetic Unit Circuits
Computer Addition
Computer Subtraction
Computer Multiplication
Computer Division
Practice Exercise
Memory Units
Kinds of Memory Units
Classifications of Memory Units
Magnetic Drums and Disks
Magnetic Cores
Diode Matrices
The Construction of Core Memories
Deposited Magnetic Films
Twistor Memory Elements
The Logical Organization of a Twistor Memory
A Nondestructive Twistor Memory
Practice Exercise
Control Unit and Computer Programming
Introduction
Control Unit Operation
Numerical Analysis, Computer Vocabulary, and Flow Charts
Programing and Coding
Input-Output Units
Introduction
Keyboard Input
Magnetic Tape Unit
Punched Paper Tape
Punched Cards
Summary
Practice Exercise
Practice Exercise Answer Keys
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