Introduction to Microprocessors
Microprocessors are 🧠 the brain of computers and many other electronic devices. A microprocessor is an integrated circuit that contains all the functions of a central processing unit (CPU) of a computer. They are incredibly powerful and versatile, driving everything from tiny smartphones to supercomputers.
The History
The development of microprocessors started in the early 1970s. Intel, a leading semiconductor company, introduced the first commercial microprocessor, the Intel 4004, in 1971. This groundbreaking invention revolutionized the world of computing forever.
How They Work
Microprocessors perform arithmetic and logic operations, manage data, and control the timing of signals flowing in and out of the processor. They operate using a sequence of stored instructions called a program.
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