...The higher significant bit of that value is known as a carry. The digital component that performs the addition of two bits is called a '''half adder'''. When t

...l]] that indicates a specific condition or state has been met by a certain component. Flags are often used by subsequent components to determine the course of a

...as been deemed suitable for space spacecrafts. Like most [[space-qualified component]]s, those microprocessors are designed using special techniques such as [[r

...er, the memory controller, and the various I/O interfaces. Previously that component was referred to as the [[Memory Controller Hub]] (MCH) when on a separate d .... In Sandy Bridge, ReOrder Buffer (ROB) still exists but is a much simpler component that tracks the in-flight µOPs and their status.

...s and 2-in-1s. Previously this would require the assistance of an external component and the implementations varied by designer.

...ular design. The core itself is wider and all around bigger (roughly every component had its capacity substantially increased). The improvement in power efficie

...its (e.g. MUX selection and flow control function) are set at each network component. In the example above, four bits are needed per hop - one bit for the east/