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  • sequencing instructions
  • fetching instructions
  • caching instructions (optional)
  • decoding instructions
  • dispatching decoded instructions to execution units
  • reading data
  • caching data (optional)
  • executing arithmetic instructions
  • executing logic instructions
  • executing flow control instructions
  • executing special instructions
  • writing data
  • managing input/output
  • handling interrupts and exceptions
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functions of cpu

cpu consists of ALU, Control unit assisted by a set of registers. control unit sends control signal to synchronize the flow of information between the different units of the computer and helps to fetch, decode and execute the instructions from memory. alu performs all the arithmetic and logical operations in the instructions. registers help in quick transfer of data to and from cpu.

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