CPU Architecture

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  • Created on: 02-12-19 10:58
Processor
Executes program instructions in order to run applications.
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Main Memory
Stores instructions and frequently used data that the CPU uses to fetch and execute.
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Address Bus
Used to transport memory addresses, specifying where data is sent and retrieved from.
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Data Bus
Sends data and instructions to and from different parts of the system.
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Control Bus
Carries the computers clock signal || Regulates the operations of computer systems.
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I/O Controllers
Hardware that controls the communication of signals between the Processor and External Devices.
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Harvard Architecture
There is two separate pieces of Main Memory, the Data and Instruction.
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Von Neumann Architecture
There is one piece of Main Memory, this generally performs worse than the Harvard Architecture.
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Stores instructions and frequently used data that the CPU uses to fetch and execute.

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Main Memory

Card 3

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Used to transport memory addresses, specifying where data is sent and retrieved from.

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Card 4

Front

Sends data and instructions to and from different parts of the system.

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Card 5

Front

Carries the computers clock signal || Regulates the operations of computer systems.

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