Microprocessor

Process: a series of actions or steps taken to achieve an end result

Processor: a machine that completes process

IC: multifunction circuit are combined in a single chip

Microprocessor:

• It is a multipurpose, programmable, clock-driven, register-based electronic device that reads binary instruction from a storage device (memory), accepts binary as input and processes data according to those instructions and provides result as output.
• Each MP communicates and operates in the binary number 0 and 1, called bits.
• Each MP has fixed sets of instructions in the form of binary pattern called a machine language.

Applications of MP

The applications of microprocessors are not bound. They can be used virtually anywhere and in any field. However, the applications are sorted as follows: 

Test Instruments 

Microprocessors are widely used in devices such as signal generators, oscilloscopes, counters, digital multi-meters, x-ray analyzers, blood group analyzers, baby incubator, frequency synthesizers, data acquisition systems, spectrum analyzers etc. For example fluke 6010A synthesized signal generator uses 4004 microprocessor. 

Communications

Communication today requires tens of thousands of circuits to be managed. Data should be received, checked for errors and further analysis should also be performed. The speed at which the microprocessor can take decisions and compute errors is truly substantial. 

Computer

The microprocessor is a central processing unit (CPU) of the microcomputers. It can perform arithmetic and logic functions as well as control function. The control unit of microprocessor sends signals to input, output units, memory, ALU and arrange the sequence of their controlling operation. 

Industries

The microprocessor is widely used in data monitoring systems, smart cameras for quality control, automatic weighing, batching systems, assembly machine control, torque certification systems, machine tool controller etc.