What is the purpose of the instruction decoder in a CPU?

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What is the purpose of the instruction decoder in a CPU?

The purpose of the instruction decoder in a CPU is to interpret and decode the instructions fetched from memory. It determines the specific operation to be performed by the CPU and the operands involved in the operation. The instruction decoder translates the instructions into a series of control signals that coordinate the various components of the CPU to execute the instruction accurately and efficiently.