What are the functions of MU and CU in CPU?
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Explanation:
The CPU functional units include control unit ( CU ) , arithmetic and logic unit ( ALU ) and the memory unit ( MU ). In computer architecture , the main function of the central processing unit ( CPU ) is to execute the program instructions.
Explanation:
The characteristics of the CU or control unit are as follows:
- This part of the of the CPU is the one that is in charge of all the operations being carried out.
- It is responsible to direct the system to execute instructions.
- It helps in communication between the memory and the arithmetic logical unit.
- It also aids in the loading of data and instructions residing in the secondary memory to the main memory as required.
The characteristics of the ALU are as follows:
- The ALU is responsible for performing all logical and arithmetic operations.
- Some of the arithmetic operations are as follows: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Some of the logical operations are as follows: comparison between numbers, letter and or special characters.
- The ALU is also responsible for the following conditions: Equal-to conditions, Less-than condition and greater than condition.