10.1.1 - Internal CPU Bus
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What is the function of the internal CPU bus?
💡 Hint: Think about pathways for data movement.
What is a register in the context of CPU architecture?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to data as it processes.
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What is the primary function of the internal CPU bus?
💡 Hint: Think about how data travels within the CPU.
True or False: Multiple devices can safely send data to the internal bus at the same time without issues.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when two people try to speak at once.
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Given a scenario where a register is set to R_out while another register is being set to R_out at the same moment, describe what steps you would take to correct potential data contention.
💡 Hint: Consider how a traffic light system can prevent accidents.
How would changing the timing pulse affect the efficiency of data transfers in the CPU? Discuss potential impacts on processing speed and data integrity.
💡 Hint: Think about how synchronization affects overall performance.
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