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Introduction to Multiple Word Instructions
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Today, we're discussing multiple word instructions. Can anyone tell me why we might need to split instructions over different memory locations?
Is it because some instructions are too long to fit into a single memory word?
Exactly! Since our CPU might have an 8-bit data bus, it limits how much data can be handled at once. So, we may require multiple memory locations to store an instruction fully.
How does the program counter know where to go next with multi-word instructions?
Great question! The program counter keeps track of where to retrieve the next opcode or operand. If an instruction occupies two words, it jumps two addresses ahead.
So, if it takes two words, do we need to handle more information each time?
That's right! More complex instructions necessitate precise handling of address calculation.
To summarize: We need multiple word instructions to handle more data than a single word can accommodate, and the program counter adapts its jumps based on the instruction size.
Understanding Addressing Modes
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Can anyone name some types of addressing modes we've covered?
There's immediate addressing and direct addressing!
Correct! Immediate addressing brings the data with the instruction, while direct addressing points to a memory location. Can someone explain how indirect addressing works?
I think it points to a memory location that holds the actual address of the data?
Exactly! This flexibility is key when we have larger instructions. What role does displacement addressing play?
It helps allow offsets based on registers, right?
Correct! Displacement addressing uses an index register to compute an effective address. Summarizing, many addressing modes assist in effective data handling.
Implications of Large Memory Addresses
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Now, let's discuss how the increase in instruction length and memory addresses affects CPU operations. Why is having larger memory addresses a challenge?
Because it can require more than one address to retrieve the necessary data?
Right! For example, if a memory address requires 32 bits, it might mean multiple memory fetches. Can this create a bottleneck in performance?
Yes it can, since fetching additional data takes time.
Exactly, and it can lead to increased complexity in managing the addresses for CPU instructions. So, summarizing, larger memory addresses require careful handling to maintain performance.
Practical Examples
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Let’s dive into some actual examples! What could be a practical example of immediate addressing?
How about using a value like ADD 75 in an instruction?
Correct! That's immediate addressing since the data is part of the instruction. Can we set an example for direct addressing?
It could be like ADD 0075, which points directly to memory.
Exactly! Now, what about indirect addressing? How would that work?
It would reference a memory address that gives us the actual operand, like ADD @8000.
Perfect! Through these practical examples, we can see the importance of understanding how different addressing modes work. To recap, immediate addressing gives us data right away while direct and indirect involve looking up the data.
Introduction & Overview
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In this section, the concept of larger instruction sizes in computer systems is explored. It examines how instructions can span multiple memory words and the implications on program counter behavior. Various addressing modes are illustrated, showcasing how effective addresses are calculated through various techniques like direct, indirect, and displacement addressing.
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Detailed Summary of Handling Larger Instruction Sizes
The section focuses on the challenges associated with larger instruction sizes in computer architecture. It explains that in typical scenarios, a CPU instruction would require more than one word due to limited width memory, leading to the concept of multiple word instructions. It elaborates on how the program counter behaves non-linearly when dealing with instructions that do not fit into a single word.
Key Points:
- Multiple Word Instructions: Discusses how instructions may be split across two or more memory locations, complicating program execution. For instance, in an 8-bit data bus and 16-bit address bus setup, the first byte might hold the opcode, while subsequent bytes contain operand data.
- Addressing Modes: Different modes (immediate, direct, indirect, displacement) are used to handle larger data sizes, where effective addresses can be calculated dynamically, leveraging registers or memory pointers.
- Complexity of Addressing: As instruction sizes increase, the complexity upon which the computations are based shifts, requiring more memory accesses to correctly interpret and execute an instruction effectively.
The instruction processing model thus unfolds as the need for properly managing multi-word instructions and recognizing how addressing modes impact CPU operations.
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Understanding Instruction Size
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So, what is this I am effectively trying to do? So, in this case register 𝑅5 will be 𝑅5 plus what is the content of the memory location how can you find out if whatever is 𝑅1 will be added to the content of the memory location how the memory location is calculated it is content of 𝑅1 + 1.
Detailed Explanation
In this section, we discuss the manipulation of register 𝑅5 based on the value stored at a specific memory location. The content to be added to 𝑅5 is derived from the current value in register 𝑅1, where the effective memory location is calculated by taking the value in 𝑅1 and incrementing it by 1. Essentially, this step shows how values in registers can affect memory addresses and consequently how data can be accessed and processed from memory locations.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine you have a library (the memory) where each book (data) is stored at a specific shelf number. If you want to find a book, you first check the shelf number (register 𝑅1), add 1 to it to find that book’s location, and then you can look at that shelf to find and borrow the book (add it to register 𝑅5).
Adding and Storing Values
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So, I add value of 1 and I add what is the content of 𝑅1 that will be the effective memory location I get the operands from there add to 𝑅5 content and store it in the 𝑅5 itself. So, initially they are assuming that 𝑅1 is having the value of 1 and 𝑅5 has the value of 0 that is 𝑅5 is reset.
Detailed Explanation
This part explains that after determining the effective memory location using the incremented value from 𝑅1, the program retrieves the data stored at that location. The data is then added to the current value of 𝑅5 (which starts at 0 in this example), and the result is stored back into 𝑅5. The values of the registers play a crucial role in determining the outcome of computations and data manipulations in memory.
Examples & Analogies
Think of 𝑅5 as a savings account balance. Initially, it's empty (0). If you find a coin on the floor (the data from memory), you pick it up and add it to your account. So if you found 1 coin, your balance (𝑅5) would now be 1. This is how the system updates values based on what it finds in memory.
Index Addressing Mode
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So, that is why it’s a very simple example of an indirect sorry index addressing mode, it’s again a displacement addressing mode, but this index register is our own defined or user available register which is 𝑅1 in this case...
Detailed Explanation
Here, the text introduces the concept of index addressing mode, where register 𝑅1 acts as an index for accessing array elements in memory. The values stored in the registers determine the specific data points retrieved from the memory locations. As the example progresses, it incrementally adjusts the index, effectively moving through the elements of an array sequentially, showcasing how the index register facilitates access through the memory.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine you're accessing a series of lockers where each locker has a number (like an array element). Register 𝑅1 is the key that tells you which locker to open next. Each time you use the key, you increment it by 1, moving to the next locker until you find what you need.
Complexity of Instructions
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Because in most of the cases as I was saying that the instruction is basically opcode and some operand or some addresses, but sometimes the size of the instruction cannot be such nice or such of the length of the or the width of the memory cannot be so good that it will hold the whole instruction in 1 word...
Detailed Explanation
In this section, the discussion shifts to addressing the problems that arise when instructions become too large to fit within a single word in memory. This limitation requires that an instruction may need to span multiple words, leading to more complex fetching mechanisms for the opcode and its associated operands. The explanation introduces the concept of multi-word instructions and the effects on the program counter's movement, emphasizing how these considerations impact system design and instruction execution.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine trying to read a long book that has so much content it can’t fit on one page (one memory word). Instead, the book is printed across several pages (multiple words), and you have to flip through those pages to read the entire story, which makes it a bit more complex for you.
Instruction Execution and Memory Locations
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So, the first byte of the instruction is the opcode... the whole instruction has to be spread out into multiple memory location and in fact, this is what basically happens in all cases very rarely we will find instructions which will fit into a single word...
Detailed Explanation
This section elaborates on how the structure of instructions, particularly when dealing with two-byte or three-byte instructions, necessitates careful management of multiple memory locations to execute effectively. The opcode takes certain bits, while others are allocated to operands or addressing modes. This segment clarifies how instructions can lead to jumps in program execution, thus illustrating the logistical challenges when handling multi-word instructions.
Examples & Analogies
Think of assembling furniture from a large box. The instruction booklet (opcode) guides you on what to do first, but sometimes it splits detailed steps across several pages (multiple memory locations), requiring you to keep backtracking to see all the steps to assemble the furniture fully.
Indirect Addressing Mode
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So, in this case it not direct, but this is an indirect one. So... meaning address space is slightly higher say this is 32 bits then you require 1 2 3 4, 4 memory locations to address the one memory space...
Detailed Explanation
This part introduces indirect addressing mode by explaining how the operand hexadecimal values can direct the operation to another level of address retrieval. Here, the operand points to one memory location, which further leads to another memory address providing the actual data. This concept shows complexity when instructions not only need to fetch instructions but also calculate addresses dynamically for their operands.
Examples & Analogies
Consider it like having a treasure map (the instruction) leading you to a location with a note (operand) that tells you where to find the next map (the next memory address). Each map must be read step-by-step, making the treasure hunt a bit more complicated.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Multiple Word Instructions: Instructions that span more than one memory word due to size constraints.
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Address Calculation: The methodology by which addresses are determined, especially in the context of complex instructions.
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Addressing Modes: The different techniques, such as immediate, direct, indirect, and displacement, used to reference the data in instructions.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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ADD 75 (immediate addressing) adds 75 directly to the accumulator.
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ADD 0075 (direct addressing) adds the value at memory location 0075 to the accumulator.
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ADD @8000 (indirect addressing) indicates that the actual operand's address is located at memory address 8000.
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ADDX R4, 8050 uses displacement addressing, where R4 provides an index offset.
Memory Aids
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🎵 Rhymes Time
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To fetch data, both near and far, look for the opcode to know what you are.
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a postman delivering letters to different houses. Each letter has an address, where the opcode is the 'to' action, and the addresses are the house numbers showing where they go.
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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Direct is at the door, Indirect needs a map to explore, Immediate means 'right inside', Displacement walks with pride.
🎯 Super Acronyms
D-I-D-I
- Direct
- Indirect
- Displacement
- Immediate - all ways of addressing.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Opcode
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A code that specifies the operation to be performed in an instruction.
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Term: Operands
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The values or addresses involved in the operation described by the opcode.
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Term: Program Counter
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A register that contains the address of the next instruction to be executed.
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Term: Addressing Mode
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A method used to specify the operands of an instruction.
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Term: Displacement Addressing
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An addressing mode that combines an address with an offset from a register.
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Term: Indirect Addressing
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An addressing mode where the operand's address is stored in a register or memory location.
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Term: Immediate Addressing
Definition:
An addressing mode where the operand's value is specified directly within the instruction.
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Term: Direct Addressing
Definition:
An addressing mode where the address of the operand is explicitly given in the instruction.