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The CPU, or central processing unit, is the main component of a computer responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations. It consists of the Control Unit, which manages data transfer and coordinates operations, and the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), which performs arithmetic and logic operations. Together, these components enable the CPU to function as the brain of the computer system.

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The CPU, or central processing unit, is the main component of a computer responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations. It consists of the Control Unit, which manages data transfer and coordinates operations, and the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), which performs arithmetic and logic operations. Together, these components enable the CPU to function as the brain of the computer system.

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CPU

CPU is the abbreviation for


central processing unit. Sometimes
referred to simply as the central
processor, but more commonly
called processor, the CPU is the
brains of the computer where most
calculations take place. In terms of
computing power, the CPU is the
most important element of
a computer system. It handles all
the instructions you give your
computer, and the faster it does
this, the better.
The central processing unit
(CPU) of a computer is a piece of
hardware that carries out the
instructions of a computer
program. It performs the basic
arithmetical, logical, and
input/output operations of a
computer system. The CPU is like
the brains of the computer - every
instruction, no matter how simple,
has to go through the CPU.
Control Unit
 This unit controls the operations of all parts of computer
but does not carry out any actual data processing
operations.
Functions of this unit are:
 It is responsible for controlling the transfer of data and
instructions among other units of a computer.
 It manages and coordinates all the units of the computer.
 It obtains the instructions from the memory, interprets
them, and directs the operation of the computer.
 It communicates with Input/Output devices for transfer of
data or results from storage.
 It does not process or store data.
ALU(Arithmetic Logic Unit)
 This unit consists of two subsections namely
Arithmetic section
Logic Section

Arithmetic Section
Function of arithmetic section is to perform arithmetic
operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division. All complex operations are done by making
repetitive use of above operations.

Logic Section
Function of logic section is to perform logic operations
such as comparing, selecting, matching and merging of
data.

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