Fetch Stage
The "Fetch Stage" is the first step in the instruction cycle of a computer's central processing unit (CPU). During this stage, the CPU retrieves an instruction from memory, specifically from the address indicated by the program counter. This instruction is then loaded into the instruction register for further processing.
Once the instruction is fetched, the program counter is updated to point to the next instruction in the sequence. This ensures that the CPU can continue executing the program smoothly. The Fetch Stage is crucial for the overall operation of a computer, as it initiates the execution of tasks.