Processor Organization and Data Representation
The chapter delves into the intricate architecture of the Central Processing Unit (CPU), emphasizing its components such as the Control Unit, Arithmetic Logic Unit, and registers. It explains how information is represented in binary form, different number formats for integers, and the significance of encoding schemes in digital computing. Additionally, key aspects of processor organization and data transfer are discussed to lay the foundation for understanding advanced computation and data processing.
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What we have learnt
- The CPU operates through a Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle coordinated by the Control Unit.
- Registers are critical for high-speed data processing, and effective register management enhances computational efficiency.
- Information representation is foundational in digital systems, where everything is ultimately encoded in binary.
Key Concepts
- -- Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- The main component of a computer that performs program instructions using its internal architecture.
- -- FetchDecodeExecute Cycle
- The cyclical process by which the CPU retrieves and executes instructions.
- -- Two's Complement
- A method for representing signed integers in binary that simplifies arithmetic operations and supports both positive and negative values.
- -- Registers
- Small, high-speed storage locations within the CPU that hold data temporarily during processing.
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