The Function of a Microprocessor
A microprocessor, also known as the central processing unit (CPU), is the heart of the computer. Microprocessors function in the same manner whether on a desktop computer, laptop computer, or a server.
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History
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The first microprocessor, the Intel 4004, was made in 1971. It wasn't very fast and it could only add and subtract.
Size
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A microprocessor houses all of its computation power on a single chip. A chip is usually a thin square piece of silicon containing millions of transistors.
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Features
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A microprocessor performs mathematical functions using its arithmetic logic unit, (ALU). Modern processors have the ability to perform large arithmetic computations using floating point processors. Floating point processors allow microprocessors to perform sophisticated computations quickly and accurately.
Significance
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A microprocessor helps to move data from one memory location to another. Microprocessors allow you to transfer information from a USB flash drive to your computer's hard drive in a matter of seconds, depending on the size of the file being moved.
Benefits
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Microprocessors make quick decisions and handle multiple instructions based on those quick decisions. The instruction register and instruction decoder, using the binary system of encoding and decoding data, allowing the microprocessor to quickly perform user requested tasks.
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