Processor - the heart of the computer
The processor is the heart of the computer, as he works in a regular rhythm. In General, the processor is also referred to as a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The CPU is included in many electronic devices and serves as the Central processing unit commands to be processed. Well-known processor manufacturer Intel or AMD.
- Clock frequency: Each processor has a rhythm, which is also referred to as a clock frequency. The faster the clock frequency, the faster the processor can process commands. A measure of the speed of the rhythms Hertz. A Hertz is a cycle per second.
- Cooling: High speeds, the clock frequencies will cause large heat losses. The electronics in the processor can be damaged by the resulting heat. In order to dissipate the heat, are generally used in fan or water cooling.
Processor: CPU module
Tasks of a processor: the CPU
Processors have certain tasks. Arithmetic operations must be carried out and parts of the computer controlled. Data be entered, processed, and at the end of the output. The processor can only process data as binary code. This means that the processor only understands zeros and ones. Thus, any number or numeric must be coded in binary Code.
- Count: Each processor has a Central processing unit. Within the arithmetic unit of the processor performs calculations. A simple arithmetic operation, for example 1+1 = 2. In this case, the calculator returns the number 2.
- Taxes: A processor includes a control unit. The control unit is for the cooperation of the individual components in the processor responsible. The control unit stores and reads data from the memory and processes the inputs and outputs of peripheral devices (mouse, keyboard, etc.).
- Bus System: Bus systems serve for the transmission of data between the different components of the computer.
Architecture of a processor
In the next tip we will explain what a hard drive is.
