What are CPU registers and what are its types?

Answer by  ARUN82 (5)

cpu registers are very special memory locations constructed from flip-flops. they are not part of main memory;the cpu implements them on-chip.various members of the 80*86 family different register sizes.

Answer by  slartibartfaster (28)

This really depends on the CPU unfortunately. The Intel 8086 had different registers than 8286, and newer models have even more registers. Your best bet is to ask your CPU manufacturer for the full manual, or search for it on-line.

Answer by  ilankumaran (62)

The CPU contains memory locations which are individually addressable and reserved for specific purpose.It has 2 types as 16,32 bit.