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Cover image for the blog series "From Transistor to System: A Friendly Guide to Computer Architecture," showing various computer components in a cheerful, cartoon style
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8 min

How an ALU Works: The Heart of CPU Architecture Explained

Don't just read about the ALU, learn how to build one. Let's break down the Arithmetic Logic Unit into 1-bit circuits using adders, multiplexers, and logic gates. Perfect for students of computer architecture.