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everything from chips to device controllers. They also focus on
computer networks for the transmission of data and multimedia.
They work on the interface between different pieces of
hardware and strive to provide new capabilities to existing and new
systems or products. The work of a computer engineer is grounded in
the hardware -- from circuits to architecture -- but also focuses on
operating systems and software. Computer engineers must
understand logic design, microprocessor system design, computer
architecture, computer interfacing, and continually focus on system
requirements and design.
This field should not be confused with computer software
engineers, who design and develop the software systems that control
computers. It is primarily software engineers who focus on creating
the software systems used by individuals and businesses, but
computer engineers may also design and develop some software
applications.
The work of computer hardware engineers is similar to that of
electronics engineers in that they may design and test circuits and
other electronic components; however, computer hardware engineers
do that work only as it relates to computers and computer-related
equipment. The rapid advances in computer technology are largely a
result of the research, development, and design efforts of these
engineers.

Task 3. Do you remember the English equivalents of the following
words and word combinations?
Здійснювати нагляд, маршрутизатор, контролер, намагатися,
потенційні можливості, проектування на логічному рівні,
архітектура обчислюваної машини, комп’ютерна суміжність,
швидкий.

Task 4. Discuss the following ideas:
1. Computer engineers (or computer hardware engineers) research,
design, develop, test, and oversee many things.

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