Control unit (CU)
How does a CPU work?
A control unit coordinates how data moves around a cpu. The control unit (CU) is a component of a computer's central processing unit (CPU) that directs operation of the processor. It tells the computer's memory, arithmetic/logic unit and input and output devices how to respond to a program's instructions.[1]
Major parts of a CPU[edit]
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Outline the function of the control unit.
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This is a very basic idea of the control unit. Describe how clock is used as an input device in the control unit.