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Instruction Pointer
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Summary
The
Instruction Pointer
, often referred to as the
Program Counter
, is a
Crucial Component
in a CPU that holds the
Address of the next instruction
to be executed in a program. It ensures the
Sequential execution of instructions
and is
Automatically updated
as the program runs, allowing for
Control flow changes
through jumps, calls, and branches.
Concepts
Program Counter
CPU Architecture
Instruction Cycle
Control Flow
Memory Addressing
Instruction Fetch
Branch Prediction
Pipeline Stalling
Jump Instruction
Call And Return
CPU Registers
Relevant Degrees
Software Engineering and Development 88%
Computer Hardware 13%
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