Basics of Digital Computers Volumes 1and 2, 2 Books

Basics of Digital Computers Volumes 1and 2, 2 Books by John S Murphy. Published by Hayden Book Co Inc, Rochelle Park, NJ, 1987. 2nd Edition. Paperback. Size 8vo. Condition: Nr Fine. LCCN 76-102054. Detailed investigation of fundamental computer concepts. Vol 1 Discusses how today's highly sophisticated electroninc computers evolved from earlier calculators. It clearly explains how information is presented to the machine trhough programs based on the binary number system, then processed to produce and ansywer or stored in a memory unit for later use. Vol 2 Describes how the computer is make up of logic elements constructed from various types of electronic circuits; how the circuits are put to use performing specific functions such as switching, steering current, or negating; how the storage unit or memory is constructed and used; and how various types of controls are built into the computer. Illustrated. 256 Pgs. Description text copyright 2008 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 17525.