Practice - Design Methods: How a complex hardwired CU is systematically constructed
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What is a hardwired control unit?
💡 Hint: Think about the opposite of microprogrammed control.
What are D flip-flops used for in a CU?
💡 Hint: Identify the memory cells in logic circuits.
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What is the primary function of a hardwired control unit?
💡 Hint: Think about the fixed nature of hardwired vs. soft designs.
True or False: Hardwired control units are easy to modify.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if we want to change something physically.
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Design a simple FSM for a CU that handles a sequence of three operations: LOAD, ADD, and STORE. Define states, transitions, and the control signals for each.
💡 Hint: Start by defining each operation as a separate state and think about how they would follow each other.
Compare and contrast the design complexities of a hardwired CU versus a microprogrammed CU. What type of flexibility does each offer?
💡 Hint: Consider how each design choice affects overall performance and adaptability.
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