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ALU

Author: Gabriel Torres Last Updated: April 26, 2005 Category: CPU Arithmetic Logic Unit Unit inside the processor responsible for arithmetic operations (like add and subtraction) and logic comparisons. This unit exists since the very first microprocessor and is also known as "integer unit" in order to differentiate it from the Floating Point Unit (FPU), which deals with more complex calculations. Related Terms: CPU Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark this Term

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