Control Unit

Prabhu TL
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This unit controls the operations of all parts of computer but does not carry out any actual data processing operations.

Functions of this unit are:

●      It is responsible for controlling the transfer of data and instructions among other units of a computer.

●      It manages and coordinates all the units of the computer.

●      It obtains the instructions from the memory, interprets them, and directs the operation of the computer.

●      It communicates with Input/Output devices for transfer of data or results from storage.

●      It does not process or store data.

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