Microprocessors Explained: The Most Important Tech You’ve Never Heard Of

A microprocessor is the central unit of a computer or an embedded system, commonly referred to as the brain of the system. It's a type of integrated circuit (IC) that contains the Central Processing Unit (CPU) on a single chip. Microprocessors perform arithmetic and logic operations, handle data storage and retrieval, and manage communication between various system components.
Key characteristics of a microprocessor include:
Clock speed: Measured in Hertz (Hz), it determines how fast a microprocessor can process instructions.
Instruction set: The set of commands a microprocessor can execute, like arithmetic operations, data movement, etc.
Data bus width: Determines how much data can be transferred at once (e.g., 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit).
Microprocessors are found in computers, smartphones, and other embedded systems like washing machines, cars, and robotics.
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