Microprocessor processes the ‘commands in binary form' to accomplish a task. These are called as ‘instructions '. Instructions are generally entered through input devices and can be stored in a storage device called memory .

Figure 3.1.2 Schematic of configuration of a micro processor

Figure 3.1.2 and 3.1.3 show the configuration and basic blocks of a microprocessor. The functions of each element are as follows.

Figure 3.1.3 Working of a microprocessor