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architecture, processor (CPU, processor) The part of a
computer which controls all the other parts. Designs vary
temporary buffers and other logic.
The control unit fetches instructions from memory and decodes
them to produce signals which control the other part of the
computer. This may cause it to transfer data between memory
output.
resources such as memory and peripherals.
The term "processor" has to some extent replaced "CPU", though
RAM and ROM are not normally considered as part of a
processor. This is particularly true of common modern
(1998-10-21)