Microprocessor

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• The microprocessor is the central unit of a computer system that performs arithmetic and logic operations, which generally include adding, subtracting, transferring numbers from one area to another, and comparing two numbers.

• It's often known simply as a processor, a central processing unit, or as a logic chip.

• It’s essentially the engine or the brain of the computer that goes into motion when the computer is switched on. It’s a programmable, multipurpose device that incorporates the functions of a (central processing unit) on a single IC (integrated circuit).

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