The Processor (CPU)

A Processor is a multipurpose, programmable device, designed to incorporate the functions of a Computers CPU on a single IC, which accepts digital data as input, processes it according to instructions stored in its memory and provides results as output. It consists of two parts: Processing Unit/Control Unit (CU): Tells computer system how to carry out a programs instructions. Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU): Performs arithmetic operations, logical operations, and controls the speed of operations

An example of Processor

Main memory (RAM)

It is called: primary storage, internal memory, Random Access Memory Ram(RAM) Data can be stored and retrieved from anywhere It needs approximately equal amount of time Its volatile and stores data temporarily It determines the speed and amount of data can be processed

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Registers
A register is a mall amount of memory available as a part for microprocessor that temporarily stores data during processing and provide working areas. Holds materials to be processed immediately Loads instructions and data in registers before processing Provides fastest way to access data Types of Registers Instruction register (holds instruction being executed) Address register (holds locations of data to be processed) Program register (holds status information) Accumulator (holds the results of the ALUs logic operations)