Computer architecture

Computer architecture

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noun phrase

Definition: The logical structure and functional characteristics of a computer, including the interrelationships among its hardware and software components. This formulation follows ISO/IEC terminology more closely than the source-specific wording in the draft [ISO].

Example in context: “Computer architecture is an engineering or applied science discipline whose focus is the design of better computers, given technology constraints and software demands.” [Dubois et al.  2024]

Synonyms: Architecture of a computer

Related terms: instruction set architecture (ISA); system architecture; hardware-software interaction