Practice - Disadvantages
Practice Questions
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What does CISC stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the naming convention of instruction set architectures.
True or False: Hardwired control units are easily modifiable once designed.
💡 Hint: Consider how physically altering a circuit works.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a key limitation of hardwired control units?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between design complexity and instruction variety.
True or False: Microprogrammed control units can be modified easily to adapt to new instructions.
💡 Hint: Recall how changes are handled in microprogrammed setups.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with updating a hardwired control unit for a new instruction implemented in a complex CPU. Discuss the steps and challenges you will face.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of changes on existing instructions as well.
Imagine you need to develop a CPU that supports two entirely different ISAs. Discuss the design choice between hardwired and microprogrammed control that you would recommend and why.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how hardwired control limits compatibility and flexibility.
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