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Cache in a CPU is one part of the computer's memory heirarchy. The idea is that you can't have both speed and storage space; more space means slower memory. To fetch data, the CPU sends a request to RAM, which goes to the hard disk (very slow device but very large device), which fetches the data, which is then stored in RAM (smaller, but much much faster). Since that's slow (lots of buraucracy, and a slow hard disk involved), we'll keep the data in RAM. Now the next time the CPU needs that data, we can skip accessing the slow hard disk. Cache takes it one step further. Data that is frequently accessed can be stored in cache directly inside the CPU, avoiding the need to access RAM. Cache is the fastest but smallest memory in the computer. Cache registers are special locations reserved for particular purposes. What these are and what they're called depends somewhat on the architecture (Intel may not have the same registers as MIPS for example). Generally there will be some registers for storing data, storing temporary data, for function calls, arguments and returns, for the assembler, for the kernel (part of the operating system) and for the stack.
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What are word processor functions?
Open an existing document
What is the purpose of an AGP card?
An AGP card functions as the computer's graphics processor.
What integrates the functions of a processor memory and a video on one chip?
system on a chip
How do you compare typewriter functions with the functions in a word processor?
They are both capable of typing and laying out text. However a word processor can do far more things than a typewriter, so in that way there is no comparison between the two.
MMX was added to the Pentium processor to?
handle multimedia functions like sound and video
What the main parts of a central processor unit are and their functions?
The 16 bit Microprocessor means that it has?
All of the processor's functions typically reside on a single chip often called a?
microprocessor
Definition of micro processor?
An integrated circuit that contains all the functions of a central processing unit of a computer.
What is a single processors?
It's an integrated circuit with (almost) all the functions of a processor designed into one chip.
What are the features and functions of the Kenwood food processor?
The Kenwood food processor is a kitchen appliance that can chop, slice, shred, and mix ingredients quickly and efficiently. It typically comes with various blades and attachments for different functions, such as slicing vegetables, grating cheese, and kneading dough. The food processor also has different speed settings and a pulse function for precise control over the processing.
What are logical steps in designing a micro-controller based product?
1) Define the functions the product will perform. 2) Design the hardware that will allow the functions to be implemented. 3) Design the logic that will allow the functions to be controlled (controller). 4) Design the interface between the micro-processor and the controller. 5) Code the function performance into the micro-processor. 6) Market it.
what are the functions of open office?
Just about the same as in Microsift Office: Spreadsheet, Word processor, Database, Graphics, Presentation...
