5. Comprehend the Principles of Microprocessor Architecture
Microprocessors serve as the core computational unit of computer systems, executing fundamental operations through their architecture, which includes an Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU), registers, and control mechanisms. Various architectures like Von Neumann and Harvard have distinct advantages and utilize different bus systems for data communication. Moreover, understanding a microprocessor's functioning is critical for fields such as programming and embedded system design.
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What we have learnt
- Microprocessors operate using ALU, control unit, and registers to process data.
- Different bus types (data, address, control) are essential for facilitating communication within a microprocessor.
- The instruction cycle involves fetching, decoding, executing, and storing instructions.
Key Concepts
- -- Microprocessor
- The central processing unit that performs arithmetic, logic, control, and data handling operations within a computer system.
- -- Instruction Cycle
- A sequence of operations that a microprocessor performs to execute a single instruction, including fetching, decoding, executing, and storing the result.
- -- Pipelining
- A technique that allows multiple instruction phases to occur simultaneously, enhancing throughput and performance.
- -- Von Neumann Architecture
- An architecture where data and instructions share the same memory space, which can lead to bottlenecks in processing speed.
- -- Harvard Architecture
- An architecture that uses separate memory storage for data and instructions, allowing faster processing through parallel access.
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