Small Computer System Interface or SCSI was originally developed as a standard parallel port for the connection and data transfer between peripherals. Compared to ATA / ATAPI an essential feature of the historical parallel Small Computer System interface is the ability to connect more than two devices. Technical Part about Small Computer System Interface Today, for example, the … [Read more...]
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Explanation of different terms used for computer hardware, computer software and in the Internet.
Hot Swapping of Computer System Components
Hot swapping and plug and play describes the change and the interchangeability of system components and modules during operation of the system. Hot swapping refers to the replacement of components that do not interact with software. Technology behind Hot swapping Hot swapping refers to components that interact with software, mainly an operating system and usually require a … [Read more...]
Embedded System : Platforms and Operating System
Embedded System is an electronic calculator or computer that is used in a variety of applications and devices which are specially adapted to do a task. Embedded System are used for monitoring or control of functions either singly or with a full fledged computer. Details of Embedded System Embedded systems are mostly invisible to the user, in a variety of applications and devices, … [Read more...]
Graphics Tablet : How a Graphics Tablet Works
Graphics Tablet is a surface with a pointing device for computer input, usually for graphical works. It receives the information on pen pressure and forwards it to be used by a software. Technology behind Graphics Tablet The pen of a Graphics Tablet contains a coil that creates a electromagnetic field generated. Conductor loops in Graphics Tablet tray determines the position by … [Read more...]
USB Mass Storage and USB Flash Drive Details
USB Mass Storage includes USB Flash Drive which are devices that go beyond a built-in data storage and removable media and now some has extra added features. Many confuses between USB mass storage device and USB Flash Drive. USB Flash Drive also known as Pen drive. Technically we will describe USB Flash Drive, however USB Mass Storage will be compared to make understand the … [Read more...]
Synaptic Plasticity and Neural Simulation System
Synaptic plasticity is a term that describes the activity dependent change in the strength of synaptic transmission. These changes may be effected through changes in the morphology and the physiology of the synapse. Synaptic plasticity is an important subject of research in neuroscience, as it as a possible neurophysiological mechanism for learning. There are softwares designed to simulate … [Read more...]
Computational Neuroscience : A Brief Walk-through
Computational Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary branch dealing with information processing of nervous system.It is related to Brain Computer Interface (BCI) and practical usage of Cortical Plasticity. Information processing in Computational Neuroscience means the entire spectrum of brain functions of the various stages of processing of sensations to cognitive functions such as learning , memory … [Read more...]
Actuator : What is an Actuator and Where We Use Actuator
Actuators convert the electronic signals into mechanical force or mechanical force to mechanical or other physical variables to deliver desired quantities. It is a fully wrong idea that floats around that an Actuator always need to have an electrical or electronic component along with some kind of sensor. How an Actuator works In the control and regulation by an actuator, the … [Read more...]
Light Emitting Diode or LED : Principles and Usage
Light Emitting Diode or LED is an electronic semiconductor component. Flows of current in diode is one direction, it emits visible light, infrared or UV Rays. Primarily Light Emitting Diode or LED was only used as indicators as it consumes very less power, but with time, Light Emitting Diode are being used as a next generation replacement of CFL and Halogen lamps too. Technology behind … [Read more...]
X Window System : Details on X Window System
X Window System is a network protocol and software system that displays on most Unix-like operating systems and OpenVMS. X Window System has been implemented on all major operating systems. X Window System provides a standard kit and protocol to build a graphical user interface. These include moving windows on the screen as well as how to handle user input with the mouse and keyboard. X Window … [Read more...]
Project Management Software
Project management software is a software used in the implementation of tasks of project management support. Basically, project management is also possible without a special software application. Especially at a high level of project complexity, many of the integration into enterprise systems, project management software can provide a valuable service. A number of project management software … [Read more...]