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CMP1125M Computer Architectures, Session 1Lincoln School of Computer Science
University of Lincoln
CMP1125M Computer Architectures
Fundamental Concepts
1 Introduction to Workshop Sessions
The aim of these workshops is to introduce you to some practical aspects related to computer
architectures. The workshop tasks are complementary to the material covered during lectures and
should help you to better understand the module content. There are 4 workshop sessions for this
module in total. Each session will cover a different aspect of the subject and will involve different set
of activities. In the first session, the tasks are based mainly on Internet research and on performing
some basic calculations. The following sessions will introduce also simulators (e.g. digital logic,
simple CPU) and other software tools. Remember to read carefully the instructions before
proceeding with the tasks. Some of the tasks, indicated by **, present an extra challenge and
therefore are more difficult – to use your time efficiently, you might want to attempt these at the
very end.
It is a good idea to keep record of your answers in some form, either on paper or in electronic
format so you have them handy when preparing for in-class tests. The tests will definitely include
questions related to the workshop activities! If you are asked to provide a numerical result, always
note down your calculations. It is very likely that if you write down the final result only, you won’t
remember how you arrived at the answer when revising the material.
To make the most of these sessions, discuss your answers with your colleagues and/or ask
demonstrators for feedback. Remember, the demonstrators are here to help so ask them if you are
unsure what to do. They can answer general queries, point you in the right direction but obviously
cannot help with your actual investigation nor give you the final answer.
2 Components of Your Mobile Phone
Find out the following information regarding your mobile phone and its components:
• Processor type, speed, datapath width (e.g. 32-bit), manufacturer;
• Memory size including internal RAM memory, permanent storage (i.e. so called Flash
memory) and other memory types (e.g. Cache);
• Additional computing units such as GPU, their parameters (e.g. speed) and size of the
associated memory;
• List and shortly explain three different connectivity standards featured by your device - in
other words, ways of communicating with other devices/users;
• Compare the listed parameters of your phone against the phone of one of your colleagues.
Which other characteristics are important when making comparisons between different
devices? Which phone is “better” and why?
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