Microprocessor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Microprocessor is a noun meaning (computer hardware) The entire CPU of a computer on a single integrated circuit (chip).
Meaning
(computer hardware) The entire CPU of a computer on a single integrated circuit (chip).
Example Sentences
When the microprocessor decodes the JSR opcode, it stores the operand into the TEMP register and pushes the current contents of the PC ($00 0128) onto the stack.
When you think of current microprocessors (μPs), the Intel Itanium processor with 592 million transistors may come to mind. […] Clearly today's FPGAs will not be able to implement such a top-of-the-range μP with a single FPGA.
Word Forms
- microprocessors
- micro-processor
Related Words
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