Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Intel Atom processor

what benefits this processor offers mobile devices?
the benifts of the processr offer mobile devices a new generation of powerful and energy-efficient companion devices for accessing the internet
  • A new range of power-efficient devices with excellent performance enabled by industry-leading 45nm high-k metal gate technology and soon, 32nm silicon process technology

  • Highly integrated application processor that transforms everyday devices

  • Smaller, more compact designs with a thermal design power (TDP) ranging from less than 1 watt to 13 watts

  • Low power options in select devices enabling incredibly low idle, allowing devices to conserve energy

  • Better performance and increased system responsiveness enabled by Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology  http://www.intel.com/technology/atom/index.htm as intel describes
  • what is a dual core processor, what is multitasking and how do the two work together.

    what is a dual core processor?

    duel core processor is a CPU with two separate cores on the same die, each with its own cache.
     what is multitasking?

    what is multitasking

    multitasking is a method where multiple tasks, also known as processes, share common processing resources such as a   how do the two work together?

    how do the two work together

    By having multiple processors on a single server, the tasks running on the server can be divided between the processors to allow the system has a whole to function faster.

    The CPU


    1.       What is the function of the CPU?

    The function of the CPU is to perform operations that allow the computer to run.

    2.       What was the name of the first CPU?

    The first microprocessor was the Intel 4004, introduced in 1971.

    3.       Referring to the graph on page 2 of the article, describe how the speed of CPU’s has changed.

    The speed, transistors, microns, clock speed, data width and MIPS have all increase a significant amount since model 8080 to model pentium 4.
    Name
    Date
    Transistors
    Microns
    Clock speed
    Data width
    MIPS
    8080
    1974
    6,000
    6
    2 MHz
    8 bits
    0.64
    8088
    1979
    29,000
    3
    5 MHz
    16 bits
    8-bit bus
    0.33
    80286
    1982
    134,000
    1.5
    6 MHz
    16 bits
    1
    80386
    1985
    275,000
    1.5
    16 MHz
    32 bits
    5
    80486
    1989
    1,200,000
    1
    25 MHz
    32 bits
    20
    Pentium
    1993
    3,100,000
    0.8
    60 MHz
    32 bits
    64-bit bus
    100
    Pentium II
    1997
    7,500,000
    0.35
    233 MHz
    32 bits
    64-bit bus
    ~300
    Pentium III
    1999
    9,500,000
    0.25
    450 MHz
    32 bits
    64-bit bus
    ~510
    Pentium 4
    2000
    42,000,000
    0.18
    1.5 GHz
    32 bits
    64-bit bus
    ~1,700
    Pentium 4 "Prescott"
    2004
    125,000,000
    0.09
    3.6 GHz
    32 bits
    64-bit bus
    ~7,000

    4.       What does MIPS measure?
     MIPS stands for "millions of instructions per second" and is a rough measure of the performance of a CPU

    Tuesday, July 26, 2011

    Broadband Research

    1.      What is broadband?
     broad band is telecommunication signal which has a high data rate connection to the Internet
    2.      Outline the methods of delivery of broadband (wireless, cable, ADSL and fibre)? Identify the speed of each method.
    wireless- The speed of the wifi connection really depends on the range of the modern to the wirless connection and how many gigabites you have when accessing the internet. (Traditional 802.11b was licensed for omnidirectional service spanning only 100–150 meters)
    cable-bit rates can be as much as 400 for business connections, and 100 for residential service
    ADSL- ADSL ranges from 256 kbit/s to 20 Mbit/s 
    fibre-  fiber-optic cables connected directly to buildings will deliver broadband speeds up to 100 megabits per second.
    3.      Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method.]
    wireless-
    Advantages:
    cable-
    Advantages

    • ASDL broadband is much quicker
    •   Another advantage is that broadband uses signals that do not disturb the normal phone signals
    • Broadband is, in general, an 'always on' connection which means that it is always connected and ready to go.

    Disadvantages:

    • It requires a fixed physical connection between the source and destination and therefore does not support mobile applications.
    • It is usually costly to install.

    ADSL-

    Advantages:

    • ADSL has the advantage of a dedicated amount of bandwidth, but is affected by the distance from the Central Office.
     Fibre

    • ItIt can cover greater distances more reliably than wire
    • It can handle greater speeds, e.g. 1000Mbps and upwards
    • It can not be compromised by signal tapping

    Disadvantages:

    • It is not as robust as wire
    • It is more expensive to buy
    • It is more expensive to install
    • It has be installed by specialists
     
    Advantages:

    4.      Give examples of broadband providers and identify the costs.
    ADSL broadband ( broadband only )


    12 months



    • Implementation cost is cheaper than wired network.
    • Ideal for the non-reachable places such as across river or mountain or rural area.
    • Ideal for temporary network setups.
    Disadvantages:

    • Lower speed compared to wired network.
    • Less secure because hacker's laptop can act as Access Point. If you connected to their laptop, they'll read all your information
    • More complex to configure than wired network.

    Wednesday, July 20, 2011

    THE world of multimedia

    1.      Where do you commonly use multimedia in your daily life, list as many examples as you can.
    While at home:
    - ipod
    - computer
    - tv
    - phone

    In the car
    - radio
    - ipod
    -Phone

    2.      What multimedia device or service would you find it hardest to be without? Discuss.
    I believe that i would find it hard to live without wifi. If i didnt have wifi i wouldnt be able to connect to the web and talk to my friends ( social), and see what is happening around the world. If i didnt have wifi i would be bored and have nothing to do.

    3.      The video on future directions (third video) has already to some extent come true. What multimedia technologies displayed in this video are already commonly used?
    The smart phone, connecting to people around the world, touch screen. voice control,

    4.      Do you see any advantages/disadvantages to the use of such multimedia technology?
     I see a big advantage in the advance of this type of technology, this technology would enable us to do things faster and without complication.

    Tuesday, June 28, 2011

    FINIIISSHHHEDDD :O

    FINIISHHHHEDDDD

    It has been a great term, i have learned so much during this topic and i have enjoyed it so much/.

    Friday, June 24, 2011

    Problem 101

    I cannot upload my video o student net

    i have tried 2 different video seize : 90 adn 30 mb
    both dont work,