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    The document discusses the differences between microprocessors and microcontrollers. It defines a microprocessor as a processing tool that follows rules to turn data into information, while a microcontroller is a type of chip designed to control electronic devices. Key differences noted are that microprocessors consist only of a central processing unit, use external buses, and are more complicated and expensive, whereas microcontrollers contain a CPU, memory, and I/O integrated into one chip and use internal controlling buses. The document also discusses the major functions of an arithmetic logic unit (ALU) in a microprocessor. It states that an ALU can perform both arithmetic and logic operations and is a central component of the CPU. Finally, it notes that an

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    The document discusses the differences between microprocessors and microcontrollers. It defines a microprocessor as a processing tool that follows rules to turn data into information, while a microcontroller is a type of chip designed to control electronic devices. Key differences noted are that microprocessors consist only of a central processing unit, use external buses, and are more complicated and expensive, whereas microcontrollers contain a CPU, memory, and I/O integrated into one chip and use internal controlling buses. The document also discusses the major functions of an arithmetic logic unit (ALU) in a microprocessor. It states that an ALU can perform both arithmetic and logic operations and is a central component of the CPU. Finally, it notes that an

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    Austria, Jiever Neil N.

    April 11, 2023

    BSEE 4-1 (3-3) Asynchronous II

    1. What is the difference between Microprocessor and Microcontroller?

    There are similarities and differences between microprocessors and microcontrollers

    since these both come in the form of integrated circuits (ICs) and have been tools in

    different modern electronic equipment such as computers, washing machines, air

    conditioners, and other automated gadgets.

    A microprocessor is a processing tool that follows a set of rules to turn data into

    information. Because it is a tiny electrical chip, it is called a microprocessor. It communicates

    with the other connected devices and does Arithmetic Logical Unit (ALU) operations. It is a

    single integrated circuit that combines a number of functionalities.

    On the other hand, a microcontroller is a type of chip designed to control electronic

    devices. It is kept on a single integrated circuit that is only used to carry out one specific

    operation and run one unique application.

    Notable Differences between Microprocessor and Microcontroller

    Microprocessor Microcontroller

    Consist of only Central Process Unit (CPU) Contains a CPU, Memory, I/O all integrated

    into one chip

    Used in personal computers Used in embedded systems

    Uses an external bus to interfere to RAM, Uses an internal controlling bus

    ROM and other peripherals

    Based on Von Neumann model Based on Harvard architecture

    Complicated and Expensive Inexpensive and straightforward


    2. Name the major function of ALU in a microprocessor.

    An arithmetic logic unit (ALU) is a digital circuit that can perform both arithmetic and logic

    operations. It refers to the central component of the central processor unit (CPU) of a

    computer. ALUs in contemporary computer chips are major areas of strength for very

    modern. The present central processors likewise have a control unit notwithstanding ALUs.

    ALUs carry out logical and arithmetic operations. The inputs, processes, outputs, and

    storage registers are depicted in an ALU diagram.

    One transistor and one input logic gate make up the NOT Gate. The opposite of the

    input is produced by NOT gates. An input 1 would, for instance, become an output 0.

    There are two inputs and multiple transistors in the OR Gate. Only if the first or second

    input is a 1, the output is equal to 1. The OR entryway makes a result of 0 provided that the

    two information sources are 0.

    There are two inputs and multiple transistors in the AND Gate. If both the first and

    second inputs are 1, the output is equal to 1.

    3. How does ALU affect the performance of a microprocessor?

    Using its ALU (Arithmetic/Logic Unit), a microprocessor can perform mathematical

    operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Complete drifting point

    processors are tracked down in present day chip, considering the execution of extremely

    complex procedure on huge drifting point values.

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