PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF

THE CPU
A microprocessor is an integrated circuit that
contains all the functions of a central processing unit
of a computer. This is covered by a heat sink, which is
a piece of metal used to conduct the heat out, and a
fan is on top blowing away the heat

IN A COMPUTER WHAT COVERS
THE MICROPROCESSOR?
Because it is doing millions of calculations per second so it prevents it getting
over heated and damaged
WHY IS THIS NEEDED?
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.

THE MICROPROCESSOR
CONTAINS INTEGRATED
CIRCUITS THAT MAKE UP THE
CPU. WHAT DOES CPU STAND
FOR?

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.
CPU- WHAT DOES IT DO?

DESCRIBE THE
FUNCTIONS OF THESE
COMPONENTS OF THE
CPU:
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 CONTROL UNIT
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.
THE ARITHMETIC AND LOGIC
UNIT (ALU)
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.

REGISTERS
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 AND DESCRIBE THE
STAGES OF THE FETCH-
DECODE-EXECUTE CYCLE.

A TV uses microprocessors
A stereo
A washing machine
A clock radio
Fridge
Microwave
Dishwasher

LIST THREE COMMON HOUSEHOLD
DEVICES, OTHER THAN COMPUTERS,
WHICH CONTAIN MICROPROCESSORS.
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

Defi-Link Control Unit II is a necessary controller to install Defi -Link Meters,
Defi-Link Meter BFs, and Defi-Link Displays. Up to 7 gauges and displays can
be connected and controlled by one Control Unit II. The name of the
connection system is Defi-Link System.

THE CONTROL UNIT 2
. 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 FETCH 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 DECODE 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.

THE EXECUTE STAGE