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Systems architecture

LogoThis section investigates topics relating to Central Processing Units (CPUs). These include the following areas:

          * the purpose of the CPU

          * Von Neumann architecture

          * common CPU components

          * the FETCH - DECODE - EXECUTE cycle

          * CPU performance

          * embedded systems

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