microprocessor
An integrated circuit where the components of the central processing unit, excluding the main memory, are combined as a single unit. Microprocessors are manufactured in large numbers for use in microcomputers and small computerised devices.
Related terms
central processing unit (CPU)
chip
component
silicon chip
microcomputer
original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
MS-DOS
Term sub categories
Hardware
architecture
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