Microprocessor Basics

Microprocessor is a microcomputer on a single chip. A microprocessor are of various types such as 20 pin microprocessor or a 40 pin microprocessor. A microprocessor is a programmable digital electronic component that incorporates the functions of a central processing unit (CPU) on a single semi conducting integrated circuit (IC). Advanced Microprocessors can be said as Microcontrollers like we have 8051 and 8052. The microprocessor was formed by minimizing the word size of the CPU from 32 bits to 4 bits, so that the transistors of its logic circuits would come onto a single part. One or more microprocessors typically works as the CPU in a computer system, embedded system, or in any handheld device.
The microprocessor handles the logic operations taking place inside a computer, such as adding such as add a,#10h, subtracting, and copying. It can be said as an "The integrated circuit chip" that performs the data processing and controls the operation of all of the parts of the system.
A general-purpose logic chip is called a microprocessor, and it processes by executing instructions.

Instruction set 8085 Microprocessor

MOV           Move