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Introduction to Indirect Addressing Mode
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Today, we will explore indirect addressing mode. Can anyone tell me what 'indirect addressing' means?
Is it when we use a register to find a memory address instead of pointing directly to it?
Exactly! The register holds the address, and we use that to access memory indirectly. For instance, if R1 contains the value 1, and we add 1 to it, we can access memory location 2.
So in indirect addressing, the content of the register is crucial for determining where to look in memory?
Yes! Remember, we can think of R1 as a pointer - it points to the address from which we will fetch data.
What happens if R1 holds a different value?
Good question! If R1 has a different value, it will point to a different memory location, changing the operand we retrieve.
Can you summarize what we've learned?
Sure! Indirect addressing uses a register's value to calculate memory addresses, allowing dynamic data retrieval during processing.
Working Through the Calculation
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Let’s break down a specific example. If R1 is 1 and we add it to the base address, we will access memory location 2. What value comes from that location?
If memory location 2 stores the value 5, then that value will be used next!
Correct! After that, we add this value to the content of R5 which starts at 0. What will R5 be after that?
R5 will contain 5 since 0 plus 5 equals 5.
Great! Now, what will we do next?
We’ll increment R1 to 2 and repeat the process!
Absolutely! This process continues, incrementing R1 and summing the values into R5. Can you summarize this incremental process?
We keep accessing the memory with R1 to get subsequent values, adding them to R5 until we've covered all array elements, correct?
Precisely! You’ve grasped the incremental structure of this addressing mode extremely well.
Real-World Applications
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Now, let’s connect our learning to real-world applications. What do you think are some uses for indirect addressing?
I guess in loops where we access elements from an array dynamically?
Definitely! It is extensively used in looping structures and processing lists. How might this be more efficient than direct addressing?
Indirect addressing makes code more flexible, allowing for different operations without hardcoding specific addresses.
Exactly! Indirect addressing lets the same code work with arrays of various sizes. What about potential downsides?
Could it be slower due to extra calculations required to determine the addresses?
Yes, it can introduce delays. So while it offers flexibility, there’s a trade-off to consider in performance.
So, indirect addressing is powerful but needs to be used wisely!
Exactly! Understanding where to use it will enhance your programming skills.
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This section delves into the operation of indirect addressing mode, illustrating how it combines register values with memory contents to execute a series of steps in calculations. It highlights examples involving register manipulations and memory address calculations.
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Indirect Addressing Mode Example
The indirect addressing mode allows a CPU to access memory contents indirectly via the value stored in a register. In this example, register R1 is initialized to 1 and is used to calculate memory addresses that contain operand data. The section demonstrates how intuitive calculations are performed where:
- The content of memory is accessed through an initial increment of the index register, R1.
- The effective address is computed by adding R1’s value to a base address (e.g., R1 + 1 leads to memory location 1).
- The operands from the retrieved memory are then processed (increasing the value in R5).
The example showcases a loop-like addition where values from an array are summed into register R5, fostering understanding of how the CPU performs memory accesses dynamically based on register values, illustrating both index and displacement addressing modes.
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Understanding Indirect Addressing Mode
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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 indirect addressing mode, the data you want to operate on is found at a memory location pointed to by another register. In this specific case, register R5 will hold its current value plus the content found at a memory location determined by the value in register R1 plus an offset of 1.
Examples & Analogies
Think of it as having a box (R5) that contains money. But instead of just adding money directly to that box, you first have to check another box (R1) to see how much extra money you should add, plus $1 from your allowance. You open the second box, see the amount, add one, then go back to the first box and make your increase.
Initial Values of Registers
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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
At the start, register R1 is set to 1, which is important because it helps determine the memory address we are accessing. Register R5 is initialized to 0, meaning it starts with no value before any operation. This setup allows us to clearly see the effect of our operations as we progress.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine starting a savings account (R5) with $0. Your friend gives you a $1 bill (this represents the value in R1) to go check what is stored in their bank account. Your account starts from zero, so whatever you find is what will be added to zero.
Calculating Effective Memory Location
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So, the instruction takes the address 1 and adds to the content of 𝑅1. So, the content of 𝑅1 and 𝑅2 both have 0. So initially both of them has 0 value so that is this 1 will be added to the content of 𝑅1. So, 𝑅1 is having a value 0. 0 + 1 is 1.
Detailed Explanation
The effective address is calculated by taking the initial value in R1 (which is 1) and using that to find our data. Here, zeroes in R1 and R2 mean no additional value is added when calculating the actual memory address, which simplifies our reference.
Examples & Analogies
It's like having a total bank balance of $0. With your friend's gift of $1, your balance changes to $1, which now tells you how much you can move or invest from your initial position.
Performing the Addition
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So, whatever will be the content will be added with 0 that is the content of R5 and it will be stored over here. Next what you will do you will increment the value of the register number 𝑅1.
Detailed Explanation
Now that we have identified the right memory location, we take the value stored there, which had no impact on R5 before. After identifying and adding to R5, we update R1 by incrementing it, moving to the next element in the memory sequence.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine you have found some money in your friend's account using the $1 check; now you take that money and deposit it into your account. After that, you remember to check another friend's account (increment R1) for any additional money.
Continuously Iterating Through Memory
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The index is actually keeping on incrementing by 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and it is and that continuously first memory first array location, second array value, third array value...
Detailed Explanation
The logic continues similarly: With every iteration, the index increment allows the program to access the next memory location, adding new values iteratively to R5. This is a key feature of indirect addressing as it allows for dynamic memory access without needing to hard-code specific locations.
Examples & Analogies
You keep visiting your friends consecutively—first checking one friend's account for $1 added to your total, then your next friend for another amount, and so forth, incrementing where you check each time until you've visited them all.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Indirect Addressing: Allows the calculation of an operand's address from a register's value.
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Effective Address: The address obtained after computations using registers and constants.
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Accumulator: A temporary storage that holds results of arithmetic operations during processing.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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If R1 = 1 and the content of memory location 2 is 5, then adding this value to R5 (initially 0) results in R5 = 5.
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When R1 increments to 2, if memory location 3 contains 10, R5 now adds this value leading to R5 = 15.
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🎵 Rhymes Time
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If R1’s a guide, then we will find, / The data in memory, we unwind.
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a treasure map (R1) that leads you to a chest (memory location) filled with gold (data). You need to follow the path (addresses) to find the treasure (data) hidden in a cave (exact memory location).
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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R1 = Routes, R5 = Receives; Just remember: R1 routes, R5 receives!
🎯 Super Acronyms
I.A. for Indirect Addressing - where Registers lead to the destination Address.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Indirect Addressing
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A method of addressing where the operand's address is determined indirectly through a register.
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Term: Register R1
Definition:
A register used in the section to compute effective memory addresses.
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Term: R5
Definition:
A register acting as an accumulator to store results of additions.
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Term: Effective Address
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The final address computed from the values in the register and other components.
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Term: Memory Location
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A specific place in memory where data can be stored or retrieved.