Intro To Microprocessor
Intro To Microprocessor
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Introduction
A computer is a programmable machine that
receives input, stores and manipulates
data//information, and provides output in a
useful format.
DIAGRAM OF A COMPUTER SYSTEM
A computer is a programmable machine that receives input, stores and manipulates
data//information, and provides output in a useful format.
Diagram Of a Computer
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BLOCK DIAGRAM OF A BASIC
COMPUTER SYSTEM
Basic computer system consist of a Central
processing unit (CPU), memory (RAM and ROM),
input/output (I/O) unit.
Address
bus
ROM RAM I/O I/O
CPU interface devices
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2. Memory
Physical devices used to store data or programs (sequences of
instructions) on a temporary or permanent basis for use in an
electronic digital computer.
Computer main memory comes in two principal varieties: random-
access memory (RAM) and read-only memory (ROM).
RAM can be read and written to anytime the CPU commands it, but
ROM is pre-loaded with data and software that never changes, so the
CPU can only read from it.
ROM is typically used to store the computer's initial start-up
instructions.
In general, the contents of RAM are erased when the power to the
computer is turned off, but ROM retains its data indefinitely.
In a PC, the ROM contains a specialized program called the BIOS that
orchestrates loading the computer's operating system from the hard
disk drive into RAM whenever the computer is turned on or reset.
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3. I/O Unit
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Evolution of Microprocessor
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DATA SIZE
Nibble 4 bit
Byte 8 bit
Word 16 bit
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Microprocessor 8085 Architecture