6.3.3 - Instruction Units 4 and 5
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What are the three main steps in an instruction cycle?
💡 Hint: Think of the acronym F.D.E.
What is the role of control signals?
💡 Hint: Consider what controls data flow.
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What are the phases of the instruction cycle?
💡 Hint: Remember the acronym F.D.E.
True or False: Micro-instructions are smaller operations that are part of a macro-instruction.
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of macro versus micro.
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Design a simple computing task that requires at least three macro instructions. Outline the control signals needed for execution.
💡 Hint: Think about how each operation can logically lead to the next.
Explore how an unexpected interrupt might influence the control signals during the execution of an instruction.
💡 Hint: Consider real-world scenarios where immediate action is required, impacting ongoing processes.
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