Although the power of the CPU is great, the size of it is very small
... just as big as a rubber.
CPU is actually a small silicon chip with complicated electronic circuit.
Like human beings, CPU consists of several
section:
- Control Unit (CU)
- Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)
-
A number of Registers
Each of the section has its own function. They work together with other Peripherals to form a computer.
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