What is a microprocessor?
A microprocessor is a computer
processor
on a microchip.
It's sometimes called a logic chip. A microprocessor is designed to perform
arithmetic and logic operations that make use of registers.
Typical microprocessor operations include adding, subtracting, comparing two
numbers, and fetching numbers from one area to another. These operations are the
result of a set of instructions
that are part of the microprocessor design. When the computer
is turned on, the microprocessor is designed to get the first instruction from
the basic input/output system (BIOS).
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