ALU (arithmetic/logic unit)
Performs arithmetic functions such as add,
subtract, multiply, and divide, and logic
functions such as AND, OR, and NOT
Program counter
Points to the address of the next
instruction to be executed
As each instruction is executed, the program
counter is incremented to point to the address
of the next instruction to be executed
Instruction decoder
Interprets the instruction fetched into the
CPU
A CPU capable of understanding more
instructions requires more transistors to design
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
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