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Purpose and function of the CPU

In a computer what covers the


microprocessor?
A microprocessor is an integrated circuit that
contains all the functions of a central processing unit
of a computer.

Why is this needed?

The microprocessor contains integrated circuits that make up the CPU. What
does CPU stand for?

CPU stands for central processing unit and is
the main core of a computer where every
command runs through and is routed to its
appropriate location.

CPU- what does it do?

The CPU is like the brains of the computer -
every instruction, no matter how simple, has
to go through the CPU. So let's say you press
the letter 'k' on your keyboard and it appears
on the screen - the CPU of your computer is
what makes this possible. The CPU is
sometimes also referred to as the central
processor unit, or processor for short.
Describe the functions of
these components of the
CPU:
The control unit
controls the fetching of instructions from the
main memory and the use of these
instructions. Among other tasks carried out
are the control of input and output devices
and the passing of data to the
Arithmetic/Logical Unit for computation.
The Arithmetic and Logic unit (ALU)
An ALU performs basic arithmetic and logic
operations. Examples of arithmetic operations
are addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division. Examples of logic operations are
comparisons of values such as NOT, AND, and
OR.
Registers
A register is the lowest level of data storage in a
computer. Registers also have the lowest
read/write time of all types of memory in your
computer, making them idea to perform small,
repeated calculations.

Of course, each CPU has a limited number of
registers, so they can only be used for very short
term data storage while that data is being
processed.

List and describe the stages of the fetch-decode-
execute cycle.

The first thing is fetch. This is to fetch some
instructions (programs) and store them in the register.
. For this to happen the CPU makes use of a vital
hardware path called the address bus. The data then
travels along this.
The next step is decode. It needs to make sense of the
instructions it has just received. The CPU is designed
to be able to process specific commands. These are
called the instruction set of the CPU
Finally execute. This means that the CPU processing
takes place. The instructions are carried out upon the
data (executed). This is then stored in another
register.

List three common household devices,
other than computers, which contain
microprocessors.
A TV uses microprocessors
A stereo
A washing machine
A clock radio
Fridge
Microwave
Dishwasher

Bread maker
Printer
Car
Router
Mobile phone
Landline phone
Stereo
Stove
The central processing unit of a
computer consists of several
functional units. Describe the
functions of the following


The control unit 2
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The fetch stage
. This is to fetch some instructions (programs)
and store them in the register. . For this to
happen the CPU makes use of a vital
hardware path called the address bus. The
data then travels along this.

The decode stage
. It needs to make sense of the instructions it
has just received. The CPU is designed to be
able to process specific commands. These are
called the instruction set of the CPU

The execute stage

This means that the CPU processing takes
place. The instructions are carried out upon
the data (executed). This is then stored in
another register.

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