what is microprocessor?

Answer 1

An electronic circuit, usually on a single chip, which performs arithmetic, logic and control operations, customarily with the assistance of internal memory.

Answer 2

"Microprocessor" is a somewhat antiquated term for what we now commonly know as just a "processor" or a "core" (the latter is generally limited to use regarding what are known as dual-core, quad-core, or multi-core processors). That little AMD or Intel sticker is what identifies the brand and lineup that your microprocessor(s) came from. The term originated from the time when a processor would actually consist of multiple computer chips that would be linked together on a large computer board. Once technology hit the point where all of these parts could be consolidated into a single chip that would run much faster (due in large part to dramatically smaller distances that data would be required to travel), the term Microprocessor was applied to these all-in-one processor chips.

Answer 3

A microprocessor (sometimes abbreviated µP) is a programmable digital electronic component that incorporates the functions of a central processing unit (CPU) on a single semiconducting integrated circuit (IC). The microprocessor was born by reducing the word size of the CPU from 32 bits to 4 bits, so that the transistors of its logic circuits would fit onto a single part. One or more microprocessors typically serve as the CPU in a computer system, embedded system, or handheld device.

Answer 4

A microprocessor is a computer processor on a microchip. It's sometimes called a logic chip

Answer 5

A microprocessor is a computer processor on a microchip. It's sometimes called a logic chip. It is the "engine" that goes into motion when you turn your computer on...it normally performs logical operations like subraaction, addition etc...

Answer 6

I call them "Caterpillars" because they have many legs. They do as said above. Some of the first CPU's were nothing more than a long black chip with rows of pins on both sides. They contain very small Transistors and circuits to do whatever they designed to do. Some can process Audio or Video some do math and some just turn things on and off.

Answer 7

microprocessor is simply a very small processor

Answer 8

microprocessor is type of processor which can not be seen by naked eye.

Answer 9

a processor whih works in microseconds
it recieves instrutions from and external device and processes that instruction which is in binary nos, to find out the task it has to perform .it works in clock pulses given by its timing circuit and there are 12 cycles in one clock pulse

Answer 10

Essentially a CPU.