Computer Components - The CPU

The CPU - Central Processing Unit - is sometimes called the 'Brain' of the computer.  It  is the hardware within a computer that carries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetical, logical, and input/output operations of the system.

Who are Global Foundries?
Here's a list of all the Semiconductor Fabricating plants in the world.  How many are in Britain?  Why is that?

Visual simulation of a CPU working

Intel promotional video - the making of a chip with 22nm Transistors