Computing Fundamentals Tutor Registers 02: Bus

This video discusses how registers and other components use a bus for inter-communication.

It is one of a series on registers, digital circuits which can remember binary numbers. They are one of the building blocks of CPUs and also form the basis of digital memory banks. This video discusses the use of a common set of wires, called a "Bus" for communication between components in a complex digital circuit. Bus use is a common part of digital devices.

This series in turn is part of a larger series that charts the creation of a simulated 4-Bit CPU, with clear explanations of what is happening at every step of the way. Following this Super-Series is a great way to gain a strong understanding of the hardware that underpins computers, and is a great learning experience for anyone interested in computing as a career or hobby.

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Understanding the basics of digital electronics is fundamental to the understanding of computer hardware, and this software allows you to explore that without the need for hardware, soldering irons and the such like.