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1.1(2) CPU Components and their Function
1.1(2) CPU Components and their Function
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Keywords
CPU, Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), Control Unit (CU), cache, registers, accumulator, Memory Address Register (MAR), Program Counter (PC), Memory Data Register (MDR)
Summary
The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the "brain" of a computer, responsible for carrying out instructions and performing calculations. It consists of two main components:
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU): The ALU handles numerical calculations and logical operations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and comparisons.
Control Unit (CU): The Control Unit manages the flow of data and instructions within the CPU and between the CPU and other parts of the computer. It interprets instructions and coordinates the execution of tasks.
In summary, the CPU has the ALU for calculations and the CU for control and coordination, allowing it to process data and execute instructions.
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