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Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
A core digital circuit within the CPU that performs arithmetic and logical operations on binary data
Central processing unit (CPU)
The primary component of a computer responsible for executing instructions and processing data. It performs arithmetic, logic, control, and input/output operations specified by the instructions in programs.
Control Unit
A key component of the CPU that manages and coordinates all operations within the computer
Machine instruction cycle
The fundamental process by which a computer's central processing unit (CPU) executes instructions. It consists of four main stages: fetch, decode, execute, and store.
Program counter
A special register that keeps track of the address of the next instruction to be executed.