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The document discusses the key components and functions of a microprocessor. It describes a microprocessor as having an ALU, register array, and control unit on a single chip that can perform arithmetic and logical operations. It explains that a microprocessor fetches and decodes instructions from memory in sequence before executing them until a STOP instruction. Finally, it lists some common terms used in microprocessors like instruction set, clock speed, word length, and data types.

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The document discusses the key components and functions of a microprocessor. It describes a microprocessor as having an ALU, register array, and control unit on a single chip that can perform arithmetic and logical operations. It explains that a microprocessor fetches and decodes instructions from memory in sequence before executing them until a STOP instruction. Finally, it lists some common terms used in microprocessors like instruction set, clock speed, word length, and data types.

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MICROPROCESSOR (KCS

(KCS-403)

UNIT-1 (Lecture-2)

MICROPROCESSOR: Block
ock Diagram and Features
Microprocessor is a controlling unit of a micro
micro-computer,
computer, fabricated on a small chip capable of
performing ALU (Arithmetic Logical Unit) operations and communicating with the other
devices connected to it.
Microprocessor consists of an ALU, register array, and a control unit. ALU performs
arithmetical and logical operations on the data received from the memory or an input device.
Register array consists of registers identified by letters like B, C, D, E, H, L and accumulator.
The control unit controls the flow of data and instructions within the computer.

Block Diagram of a Basic Microcomputer

How does a Microprocessor Work?


The microprocessor follows a sequence: Fetch, Decode, and then Execute.
Initially, the instructions are stored in the memory in a sequential order. The microprocessor
fetches those instructions from the memory, then decodes it aand
nd executes those instructions till
STOP instruction is reached. Later, it sends the result in binary to the output port. Between
these processes, the register stores the temporarily data and ALU performs the computing
functions.

List of Terms Used in a Microprocessor


croprocessor

Here is a list of some of the frequently used terms in a microprocessor −


• Instruction Set − It is the set of instructions that the microprocessor can understand.

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• Bandwidth − It is the number of bits processed in a single instruction.


• Clock Speed − It determines the number of operations per second the processor can
perform. It is expressed in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).It is also known as
Clock Rate.
• Word Length − It depends upon the width of internal data bus, registers, ALU, etc. An
8-bit microprocessor can process 8-bit data at a time. The word length ranges from 4 bits
to 64 bits depending upon the type of the microcomputer.
• Data Types − The microprocessor has multiple data type formats like binary, BCD,
ASCII, signed and unsigned numbers.

Features of a Microprocessor
Here is a list of some of the most prominent features of any microprocessor −
• Cost-effective − The microprocessor chips are available at low prices and results its low
cost.
• Size − The microprocessor is of small size chip, hence is portable.
• Low Power Consumption − Microprocessors are manufactured by using metaloxide
semiconductor technology, which has low power consumption.
• Versatility − The microprocessors are versatile as we can use the same chip in a number
of applications by configuring the software program.
• Reliability − The failure rate of an IC in microprocessors is very low, hence it is
reliable.

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