Microprocessor
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-007104
A programmable integrated circuit that serves as the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer or embedded system. It executes instructions, performs arithmetic and logical operations, and manages data flow. Modern microprocessors contain millions or billions of transistors on a single chip, operating at clock speeds measured in gigahertz.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-007104 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial electronics |
| Translations | German: Mikroprozessor; Spanish: microprocesador; French: microprocesseur |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Microprocessor",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A programmable integrated circuit that serves as the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer or embedded system. It executes instructions, performs arithmetic and logical operations, and manages data flow. Modern microprocessors contain millions or billions of transistors on a single chip, operating at clock speeds measured in gigahertz.",
"subject": "Industrial electronics",
"translations": {
"de": "Mikroprozessor",
"es": "microprocesador",
"fr": "microprocesseur"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/microprocessor/"
}
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