06. The Bus

This web page is associated with a book called called The Animated Computer

The book can be bought at: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Dr_Jerome_Heath_THE_EBOOK_ON_COMPUTER_DESIGN?id=WxOTBQAAQBAJ 

The book gives excellent explanations for the animated images on this web site. This web page shows the animation of the computer designs in action. The book gives explanations of what the animations are about. Combining the books explanations with the animation provides a well rounded understanding of the animated computer.

 point of the bus is the use of many lines to transfer data at a high rate. This is an important context of the computer. Since computers use digital data, the bus needs to handle many digits to carry the information. Originally a computer had one bus; but it was found that a single bus was too slow for modern computer use. This is especially the case since more peripherals were needed to accomplish the goals of the computer. The bus context is lines of connectivity between various areas of the computer. The variations are the variety of buses and bus protocols used to convey data between different parts of the computer.

The Computer BUS is on or off.

But it takes time to turn on and turn off.

Operation of the Computer Bus

During "Travel" time the BUS in not usable.

Note the Clock Feed Controls the Action

Dr. Jerome Heath

See also: The Animated Computer