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Microprocessor (CPU) |
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| Definition: The microprocessor is the main processing unit
of the computer. It is another name for the CPU (central processing unit). It
carries out retrieve, decode, and execute steps of the computer system. Explanation: The microprocessor is very samll. It
also processes computer information and instructions. That is how it gets its
name. It is the most important part of the computer. It is sometimes referred
to as the brain of the computer. The microprocessor has made it possible for
smaller, more powerful computers to exist. Learn More: Look up "CPU" in the
TechEncyclopedia.
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