Tuesday, September 27, 2011

4.4 Basic Computer Structure

  • Computer contains five basic units:
    • Memory
    • Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
    • Input 
    • Output
    • Control
  • CPU is the combination of ALU and control
  • When CPU is a single IC, it is called microprocessor/MPU
  • When CPU is connected to memory and I/O, it is called microcontroller

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