1. Number Systems - Part A
The study of number systems is crucial for understanding how data is represented in digital systems, including computers. The chapter discusses various number systems such as decimal, binary, octal, and hexadecimal, along with their characteristics, advantages, and methods for conversion between systems. It emphasizes the importance of both analogue and digital representations and provides insights into floating-point notation for representing a wide range of numbers.
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What we have learnt
- Different number systems are used to represent data in digital electronics.
- The principles of conversion between number systems are essential for understanding data representation.
- Floating-point notation allows for the representation of both large and small numbers effectively.
Key Concepts
- -- Radix
- The number of different digits used in a number system, indicating its base.
- -- Binary Number System
- A radix-2 system using two symbols, 0 and 1, to represent numerical values.
- -- FloatingPoint Notation
- A method to represent real numbers that accommodates a wide range of values through the use of a significand and exponent.
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