6.3.6 - Last 2 Units: Micro Programmed Control Units
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What are the three main steps in the instruction cycle?
💡 Hint: Think about how a computer processes an instruction.
What is a micro instruction?
💡 Hint: Consider how detailed instructions can be broken down.
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What are micro instructions used for in a control unit?
💡 Hint: Think of them as the detailed steps in a larger task.
True or False: Hardwired control units can be easily modified.
💡 Hint: Consider how hardware design versus software programming works.
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Design a hypothetical micro programmed control unit for a new instruction set that includes addition, subtraction, and logical operations.
💡 Hint: Consider the steps involved in each operation and how they might overlap.
Compare the performance of a hardwired and a micro programmed control unit when executing complex macro instructions with different addressing modes.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the implications of modifying and updating control signals.
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