10.4 - Microinstructions
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What is a control signal?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of commands in controlling devices.
Why is it important not to enable multiple outputs on the control bus?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when two devices try to send data simultaneously.
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What does a microinstruction do?
💡 Hint: Focus on the purpose of microinstructions.
True or False: Multiple registers can send signals to the control bus simultaneously.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if two devices try to function at once.
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Design a step-by-step process for how the CPU would handle the instruction 'MOV R1, 32' including all necessary microinstructions.
💡 Hint: Map out each instruction logically as it flows through the CPU architecture.
Discuss the effectiveness of different methods in handling contention within a CPU.
💡 Hint: Consider how traffic is managed at a busy intersection.
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