6.2.2 - Synthesis Objectives
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Practice Questions
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What are control steps?
💡 Hint: Think about the sequence of actions when a computer processes an instruction.
Define control signals.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to coordinate components in the CPU.
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What are control steps?
💡 Hint: Consider the specific actions taken in a CPU.
True or False? Hardwired control units offer flexibility in design.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the nature of hardware implementations.
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Design a control unit that efficiently handles a mixed set of instructions, including arithmetic, data transfer, and branching. Outline the control steps and signals required.
💡 Hint: Think about how each instruction type can be processed distinctly but efficiently.
Critique the performance of a hardwired control unit against a microprogrammed unit in a complex computing environment. Identify strengths and weaknesses.
💡 Hint: Consider specific scenarios where each type might excel or falter in performance.
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