Begin

Awaiting for execution of

instruction

NO

YES
Fetch the instruction

Execute the instruction

Instruction Requiring Service?

NO
Store the result

Transfer control to
interrupt handling

Figure: Functions of a typical CPU

Ques.01: Function of a microprocessor with a flow chart.

Ques.05: Compare among PROM, EPROM, EEPROM

PROM EPROM EEPROM

1. PROM stands for 1. Erasable programmable 1. Electrically Erasable
programmable Read Read Only Memory. programmable memory.
Only Memory.
2. Its mainly blank 2. It can be erased and 2. It is erased by applying
chip which have reprogrammed by special electrical pulses to the chip.
nothing recorded on programming.
them.
3. It permanently 3. Contents of EPROM can be 3. EEPROM chip can be
stores information. erased by exposing it to reprogrammed via keyboard
ultraviolet light. command. So information are
not permanently stored like
PROM.
4. PROMs are used 4. EPROMs are used by special 4. EEPROMs are used without
to provide special programming device. removing the chip from the
programs. main computer board.