Also known as the "fetch-execute cycle," it is the process whereby a single instruction is executed. The first half of the cycle transfers the instruction from RAM to the instruction register ...

The fetch-decode-execute cycle is followed by a processor to process an instruction. The cycle consists of several stages. Depending on the type of instruction, additional steps may be taken ...

The instruction time is the first half of the cycle. The second half executes the instruction. See instruction cycle. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires ...