A datapath is a collection of functional units, such as ALUs or multipliers, that perform data processing operations. Most processors consist of a datapath and a control unit, with a large part of the control unit dedicated to regulating the interaction between the datapath and memory.
See also
References
- Chapter 7, "Logic and Computer Design Fundamentals", Mano and Kime, 2000, Prentice Hall
 |
This computer science article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
This entry is from Wikipedia, the leading user-contributed encyclopedia. It may not have been reviewed by professional editors (see full disclaimer)
