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ALU
Arithmetic Logic Unit, performs arithmetic and logical operations.
Registers
Small storage locations within the CPU that hold data temporarily.
Cache
Fast, small memory located close to the CPU to reduce latency of data access.
Control Unit
Directs the operation of the processor by sequencing the fetch, decode, execute, and store operations.
Program Counter
Holds the address of the next instruction to be executed.
Instruction Register
Temporarily holds the current instruction that is being executed.
Memory Management Unit (MMU)
Handles all memory and caching operations associated with the processor.
Clock
Coordinates the timings of all CPU operations with a constant clock signal.
Floating Point Unit (FPU)
Specialized hardware within the CPU used to handle complex mathematical operations with non-integer numbers.
System Bus
Provides a communication channel between the CPU, memory, and other peripherals.
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