10.3 - Timing Sequence of Instructions
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What is the role of the control bus?
💡 Hint: Think about what facilitates communication in the CPU.
What does MFC stand for?
💡 Hint: Recall how the CPU knows when to proceed with operations.
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What is the significance of the control bus in a CPU's operation?
💡 Hint: Focus on what governs the communication within the CPU.
True or False: Two registers can safely output to the internal CPU bus simultaneously.
💡 Hint: Recall the principles of controlled data flow.
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Design a simple sequence that allows multiple registers to safely output to the ALU without causing contention. Outline the control signals needed.
💡 Hint: Think about switching signals on and off strategically.
Given a timing sequence diagram, identify what happens at each clock edge during a read operation and explain the significance of each.
💡 Hint: Use the timing sequence to map out data flow step by step.
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