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What is numeric processing unit?
The Numeric Processing Unit is a specialized version of a CPU, it can ONLY preform math operations, but does them at a much faster rate than the CPU. Because it is directly controlled by the CPU the NPU does not have ANY address selection ability. Therefore , it has NO connection to the address bus. (Note hte direct connection to the CPU , in modern systems the NPU is physically part of the CPU).
What is a Arithmetic logical unit?
The Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) is the heart of a CPU. This is what allows the computer to add, subtract, and to perform basic logical operations.
What is a basic set of commands permanently built into the CPU chip to perform fundamental operations such as comparing or adding two numbers?
CPU's vary For example, a 6502 processor has instructions liks ADC (add with carry), CMP (compare), CPX (Compare A with X) and CPY (Compare A with Y)
Is CPU speed a ratio or interval?
ratio
What performs the arithmetic computation and logic operations in the CPU?
ALU
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