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machine cycle
The four basic operations (fetching, decoding, executing, and storing) performed by a processor. |
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| Processor operation that obtains a program instruction or data item from memory. |
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decoding
Processor operation that translates a program instruction into signals the computer can execute. |
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executing
Processor operation that carries out commands; part of the machine cycle. |
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storing
Processor operation that writes a result to memory. |
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transistor
Element of an integrated circuit that can act as an electronic switch that opens or closes the circuit for electrical charges. |
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transistor
Element of an integrated circuit that can act as an electronic switch that opens or closes the circuit for electrical charges.
Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code (EBCDIC)
Coding scheme used primarily on mainframe computers and high-end servers.
Unicode
16-bit coding scheme that has the capability of representing more than 65,000 characters and symbols. |
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