Understanding Digital Systems and Their Key Components: A Simplified Approach

1. Basic Digital Systems

A digital system processes information using two states: on (1) and off (0). These simple signals are the building blocks of all modern electronics, like smartphones and computers. Think of it like a light switch---on or off---working together to perform complex tasks like calculations and running apps.

2. Basic Computer Components

Logic Gates -- The Decision Makers

Logic gates are like tiny judges that decide based on inputs.

AND gate: Both must be "on" to pass.

OR gate: Either can be "on" to pass.

Flip-Flops -- The Memory Keepers

Flip-flops are small lockers that hold one bit of data, either 0 or 1, until the system needs to change it.

Registers -- Short-Term Memory