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OCR A-Level Computer Science (H446): Processor Structure & Function Revision Notes

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These are concise, structured revision notes for the OCR A-Level Computer Science (H446) topic on the structure and function of the processor. They cover key specification content in a clear and exam-focused format, designed to support quick revision and improve understanding of core concepts. The notes include explanations of the CPU components (ALU, CU, registers), the fetch–decode–execute cycle, and the Von Neumann architecture, alongside comparisons with the Harvard architecture. They also cover buses (data, address, control), clock speed, cache memory (L1, L2, L3), and factors affecting processor performance, with emphasis on how these concepts are assessed in exams. Written with OCR A specification requirements in mind, this resource is ideal for A-Level students preparing for exams, offering a clear summary of complex topics and helping with both understanding and recall. Suitable for: • OCR A-Level Computer Science (H446) • Revision and exam preparation • Consolidating classroom learning • Quick topic recap before assessments

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Processor components




The control
unit


Part of the processor
that coordinates
the




activity of all other components




conal
Signals are sent along me




between cu, and other
control bus




components




- A bus in a computer consists of a series of




connector internal
between
Signals,
transfers
that




components




Systembus




inPut/outPut memds
Processo




Control bus




Data bus




address bus

, Conkol Signals include




• memoryread - causes data fom address location.

in RAm to be Placed on databus




data on databus to
• Memory write Causes


be written intore addressed location in Ram




• Clock - used to sydachronise
operations




Alu



- Problem Solving part of the Brocessor




- The Accumulator Stores the result from the Alu




Dedicated
registers




- PC - holds address of the next instruction to beexeruda




- CIR - Nolds the current instruction split into aprode and operals




- MAR - holds the address in memory to fetch data from




hads data needed to exeute inskuction
- MOR - temporarilly




- 7 ACC - holds results of calculations

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