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  • 71computer science — computer scientist. the science that deals with the theory and methods of processing information in digital computers, the design of computer hardware and software, and the applications of computers. [1970 75] * * * Study of computers, their… …

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  • 72transistor — /tran zis teuhr/, n. 1. Electronics. a semiconductor device that amplifies, oscillates, or switches the flow of current between two terminals by varying the current or voltage between one of the terminals and a third: although much smaller in… …

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  • 73Embedded system — Picture of the internals of an ADSL modem/router. A modern example of an embedded system. Labelled parts include a microprocessor (4), RAM (6), and flash memory (7). An embedded system is a computer system designed to do one or a few dedicated… …

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  • 74Database — A database is an organized collection of data for one or more purposes, usually in digital form. The data are typically organized to model relevant aspects of reality (for example, the availability of rooms in hotels), in a way that supports… …

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  • 75Intel — For other uses, see Intel (disambiguation). Coordinates: 37°23′16.54″N 121°57′48.74″W / 37.3879278°N 121.9635389°W / 37.3879278; 121.9 …

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  • 76CMOS — For other uses, see CMOS (disambiguation). CMOS inverter (NOT logic gate) Complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) (   …

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  • 77Electronic engineering — is a discipline dealing with the behavior and effects of electrons (as in electron tubes and transistors) and with electronic devices, systems, or equipment.The term now also covers a large part of electrical engineering degree courses as studied …

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  • 78Dynamic random-access memory — DRAM redirects here. For other uses, see Dram (disambiguation). Computer memory types Volatile RAM DRAM (e.g., DDR SDRAM) SRAM In development T RAM Z RAM TTRAM Historical Delay line memory Selectron tube Williams tube …

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  • 79Field-programmable gate array — FPGAs should not be confused with the flip chip pin grid array, a form of integrated circuit packaging. A field programmable gate array is a semiconductor device containing programmable logic components called logic blocks , and programmable… …

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  • 80TRS-80 Color Computer — 16k TRS 80 Color Computer 1 Developer Tandy Corporation Manufacturer Motorola Release date 1980 …

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