Practice Control Address Register (CAR) / Microprogram Counter (µPC) - 5.4.4 | Module 5: Control Unit Design | Computer Architecture
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5.4.4 - Control Address Register (CAR) / Microprogram Counter (µPC)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the Control Address Register (CAR) do?

💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to the execution of instructions.

Question 2

Easy

How does the Microprogram Counter (µPC) enhance flexibility in the Control Unit?

💡 Hint: Consider how it differs from the CAR.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary role of the Control Address Register (CAR)?

  • To manage the execution flow of microinstructions
  • To hold the address of the current microinstruction
  • To sequence the execution of main program instructions

💡 Hint: Consider its function in relation to microinstructions.

Question 2

The Microprogram Counter (µPC) is responsible for what?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what it does.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a microprogram flow that utilizes both the CAR and µPC to handle an unconditional jump instruction. Illustrate how the state transitions would occur.

💡 Hint: Consider how addresses change during jumps.

Question 2

Analyze the effect of not updating the CAR after a micro-branch and discuss potential impacts on execution.

💡 Hint: Think about how instructions rely on accurate addresses.

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