Quick question about CPU's

[Brew_WY]

Are CPU's considered microchips? I don't think that they are, but I am not sure, I havn't read anything to tell me different. Thanks .

Quick responses appreciated, as i need to know for a PPT i am building. Thanks again. :beard:

 

[gaara]

Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe a microprocessor is simply defined as a single integrated circuit that can control arithmetic, logic and control operations...which is basically what a CPU or any other processor is for that matter

 

[Brew_WY]

You could very well be right, i just wasn't sure and i hadnt found anything that told me different. I appreciate your fast response. thanks.

 

[Boonie45]

Yes, CPUs are considered microchips. Gaara was right in saying that the term "microchip" is SO broad, that it basically encompasses every piece of circuitry in a computer nowadays. I'm sure you've all seen this definition, but I thought it was worth posting.

Microchip: A small, silicon object containing microscopic circuitry.

That basically describes everything in a processor!