Processor (computing)

In computing, a processor or processing unit is an electronic circuit which performs operations on some external data source, usually memory or some other data stream.[1] It typically takes the form of a microprocessor, which is fabricated on a single metal–oxide–semiconductor (MOS) integrated circuit (IC) chip.

Circuits of a microprocessor at 200x magnification

The term is frequently used to refer to the central processing unit in a system.[2] However, it can also refer to other co-processors.

Examples

gollark: I know that.
gollark: Okay, so I seem to have autolost my autocrafting output. Again. Where is it going?
gollark: I'm mostly interested in relatively easy interop with lua and making my stuff less horribly unreliable.
gollark: So do you recommend that I use another one, then?
gollark: Why not?

See also

References

  1. "Oxford English Dictionary". Lexico. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
  2. "Oxford English Dictionary". Lexico. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
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