Fetch Decode Execute cycle
This is the process that describes how instructions are executed by the processor. The instruction is fetched. The instruction is…
Embedded system
A special purpose computer built into another device.
Data bus
Sends data between the processor, memory and input/output devices.
CU
Stands for Control Unit. It is a part of the processor that coordinates all the activities of the CPU.
CPU cores
A processing unit within a CPU. CPUs can have multiple cores.
CPU
Stands for Central Processing Unit. The CPU is made up of millions of transistors and this is the part of…
Control bus
Sends signals to coordinate all the computer activities.
Clock speed
The speed of a computer’s CPU, measured in hertz. This indicates the number of fetch-decode-execute cycles that can run per…
Cache
A piece of temporary memory. It can refer to a part of the RAM, storage disk, CPU, or an area…
ALU
Stands for Arithmetic Logic Unit. A component of the CPU that performs arithmetic and logic calculations.