The CPU and the fetch-execute cycle, components, and input and output devices.
The CPU
The central processing unit processes instructions. Key parts:
- Control unit (CU) — directs operations.
- Arithmetic logic unit (ALU) — does calculations and logic.
- Registers — tiny fast stores; cache — fast memory close to the CPU.
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