CS1 · Speed / Control Systems architecture mind map
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Speed
Clock speed: Cycles per second measured in hertz
Cache size: More useful cached items can reduce memory waits
Number of cores: Parallel execution needs suitable work and software
Comparing processors: Consider the workload and other bottlenecks
Control
Dedicated control: A computer built into a larger device
Typical characteristics: Purpose and resource needs shape the design
Inputs and outputs: Sensors inform control of actuators
General-purpose comparison: Flexible applications differ from a dedicated task
Connections
Speed → Control: Dedicated controllers need processor resources suited to their task.
