Who are the two leading CPU manufacturer?

1. Intel Corporation – is an American multinational corporation and technology company headquartered in Santa Clara, California, in the Silicon
Valley. It is the world's second largest and second highest valued semiconductor chip makers based on revenue after being overtaken by Samsung
 It supplies processors for computer system manufacturers such as Apple, Lenovo, HP, and Dell. Intel also manufactures motherboard
chipsets, network interface controllers and integrated circuits, flash memory, graphics chips, embedded processors and other devices
related to communications and computing.
 Founders – Gordon Moore and Robert Noyce
 Founded – July 18, 1968

2. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) – is an American multinational semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, that
develops computer processors and related technologies for business and consumer markets. While initially it manufactured its own processors, the
company later outsourced its manufacturing, a practice known as fabless, after Global Foundries was spun off in 2009.
 Main Products: include microprocessors, motherboard chipsets, embedded processors and graphics
processors for servers, workstations and personal computers, and embedded systems applications.
 Founder – Jerry Sanders
 Founded – May 1, 1969

Give five examples of CPU model made by each manufacturer

INTEL:
1. Intel 4004
2. MCS-96 Family
3. Original Pentium
4. XScale
5. Intel Core

AMD:
1. Am2900 series
2. ARM based Opteron Processor
3. K5 Architecture
4. Bulldozer Architecture
5. Zen Core Architecture

What are types of memory module?

1. Secure Digital (SD) , It is a type of memory card used for storing data in devices such as digital cameras, PDAs, mobile phones, portable music
players, and digital voice recorders. The card is one of the smaller memory card formats
FIVE FAMILIES:
  Standard-Capacity (SDSC) - to improve on the MultiMediaCard (MMC)
 High Capacity (SDHC) - supports cards with capacities up to 32 GB
 eXtended-Capacity (SDXC) - supports cards up to 2 TB (2048 GB)
 Ultra-Capacity (SDUC) - supports cards up to 128 TB
 SDIO – combines input/output functions with data storage

2. SIMM, or single in-line memory module, is a type of memory module containing random-access memory used in computers
 30-pin SIMMS
 72-pin SIMMS

3. DIMM, or dual in-line memory module - comprises a series of dynamic random-access memory integrated circuits. These modules are
mounted on a printed circuit board and designed for use in personal computers, workstations and server

Write the number of pins of the following memory modules:

a) DIMM SD-RAM – 168-pin
b) DIMM DDR-1 – 184-pin
c) DIMM DDR-2 – 240-pin
d) DIMM DDR-3 – 240-pin
e) DIMM DDR-4 – 284-pin

What type of memory module used laptop and netbook computers

Desktops use DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module) boards and laptops use SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) boards.
a) SODIMMS are about half the width of comparable DIMMs. This is done to control temperature and power draw, taking into consideration
battery life.
b) DIMMS are installed in horizontal DIMM banks, while SODIMMS have diagonally slanted banks to save room.

What is the first CPU model made by INTEL?

The Intel 4004 is a 4-bit central processing unit (CPU) released by Intel Corporation in 1971. It was the first commercially available microprocessor
by Intel. The 4004 was the first in a long line of Intel CPUs.