Practice Hardware Implementation Of Arithmetic Units (9.5) - Principles of Computer Arithmetic in System Design
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Hardware Implementation of Arithmetic Units

Practice - Hardware Implementation of Arithmetic Units

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of the ALU?

💡 Hint: Think about basic calculations done by the CPU.

Question 2 Easy

What does the adder/subtractor unit do?

💡 Hint: Recall the basic math operations.

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Question 1

What does the ALU stand for?

Arithmetic Logic Unit
Additive Logic Unit
Arithmetic Logical Unit

💡 Hint: Focus on the role of computing.

Question 2

True or False: The FPU is used for logical operations.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what types of operations the FPU handles.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple ALU circuit diagram that includes an adder, a multiplier, and a divider. Explain how they communicate in processing basic arithmetic tasks.

💡 Hint: Think about how numbers are transferred and processed from one unit to another.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given a programming situation where precision is critical (e.g., a scientific simulation), discuss the implications of using an FPU without adhering to IEEE 754 standards.

💡 Hint: Consider how numerical inconsistencies could affect results.

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