How does a microprocessor work?
x Camera
x Clock
x Microwave
x Sewing Machine
x VCR
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In principle, any microprocessor, no matter for what use, takes inputs from sensors, push buttons, or other outside influences, and uses logic arithmetic to come to conclusions what to do, meaning switching things on or off, showing information on a display, making "beep", and alike.
The logic (what to do when soandso happens) has to be programmed into the processor using a low-level programming language. This is done only once, when the appliance is manufactured.
The general idea behind microprocessors is the same regardless of the device. It's essentially a small central processing unit (CPU) that handles all the basic control elements of a device.
In other words, for a camera the CPU would control things like the flash. For a clock, the timing circuit. Things along those lines. For a computer it would be the basic arithmetic, logical elements for handling data, and control elements for processing data.
But to actually understand conceptually how they work is a bit outside of my expertise. I suggest you visit this site and maybe it'll help: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/microp...
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