Word (computer architecture)
A word is basically the number of bits a particular computer's CPU can deal with in one go.
Modern processors, including those in embedded systems, usually have a word size of 8, 16, 24, 32, or 64 bits.
A word is basically the number of bits a particular computer's CPU can deal with in one go.
Modern processors, including those in embedded systems, usually have a word size of 8, 16, 24, 32, or 64 bits.