Practice - Steps in Memory Fetch Operation
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Practice Questions
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What does MAR stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the register used for memory addressing.
What does MFC signal indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider the waiting period in a fetch cycle.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the first step in a memory fetch operation?
💡 Hint: Think about where the address needs to go before anything else.
The MFC signal indicates what?
💡 Hint: Recall the synchronization step in memory fetch operations.
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Challenge Problems
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Explain how the memory fetch operation would differ for architectures using two-address instructions versus single-address instructions, and provide your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of registers in addressing within multiple operations.
Design a flowchart that represents the steps taken in a single-address memory fetch operation, including the roles of MAR, MBR, and the MFC signal.
💡 Hint: Use basic symbols like ovals for start/end, rectangles for processes, and diamonds for decisions.
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