Understanding the CPU: An Inside Look

Exploring the Central Processing Unit and How It Works

Slide1: The CPU: The Brain of the Computer

  • The CPU is like the brain of the computer
  • Understanding how it works is key to understanding the computer
  • It controls and coordinates all the operations of the computer
  • The CPU processes instructions and data

Slide2: Inside the CPU

  • Remove the cover of the CPU to see inside
  • The CPU consists of wires carrying information
  • Different CPUs have different designs
  • The simulation of the 6502 CPU can be found at visual6502.org

Slide3: The Clock: Keeping Everything in Sync

  • Every CPU has a clock wire that turns on and off at a steady rate
  • The clock helps keep all operations synchronized
  • Modern CPUs have clocks measured in gigahertz
  • High clock speed allows for fast and complex operations

Slide4: RAM: Random Access Memory

  • RAM is short for random access memory
  • It contains data being processed by the CPU
  • Addresses in RAM store pieces of data
  • Data can be accessed randomly or in order

Slide5: Instructions and Data in RAM

  • RAM holds instructions for the CPU
  • Instructions tell the CPU what to do
  • Data in RAM includes numbers, addresses, and letters
  • Addresses are used to access external devices

Slide6: Instruction Set of the CPU

  • The CPU has its own set of instructions
  • Load instructions retrieve data from RAM
  • Mathematical and logical operations are performed by ALU
  • Jump instructions control program flow

Slide7: Inside the CPU: Control Unit and ALU

  • The control unit receives instructions and breaks them down
  • The ALU performs mathematical and logical operations
  • Inputs to ALU come from registers and the bus
  • Flags in ALU help with comparisons

Slide8: Registers and Buses

  • Registers store data temporarily
  • Buses are used to move data between components
  • Inputs and outputs of registers are controlled by wires
  • Temporary registers help in ALU operations

Slide9: Moving Data and Retrieving Instructions

  • Instruction address register determines the next instruction from RAM
  • Memory address register specifies RAM address to access
  • Instructions are fetched from RAM using control signals
  • Jump instructions modify the instruction address

Slide10: Peripheral Devices and Input/Output

  • External devices like monitors and keyboards have addresses
  • In and out instructions interact with external devices
  • Data transfer to and from devices is controlled by wires
  • Ports on the motherboard connect to external devices

Slide11: Hard Drive and Long-Term Storage

  • Hard drive stores data more permanently
  • Data is stored on spinning disks with magnetic properties
  • A metal arm reads and writes data on the disk
  • Data from the hard drive is moved to RAM for processing

Slide12: Conclusion

  • The CPU is a fundamental component of a computer
  • Understanding how it works provides insight into computer operations
  • Modern CPUs are much more complex but follow the same principles
  • Keep exploring and learning about computer architecture

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