30.1.2 - Details of Instruction Fetching
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What is a program counter (PC)?
💡 Hint: Think about what guides the CPU on what to execute next.
What is the purpose of the Memory Address Register (MAR)?
💡 Hint: Remember, it points to the current instruction or data in memory.
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What is the main advantage of multiple bus architectures?
💡 Hint: Focus on how multiple buses operate together.
True or False: A multiple bus architecture requires more temporary registers than a single bus architecture.
💡 Hint: Think about the efficiencies gained.
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Design a simple instruction fetching system using a multiple bus architecture. Describe your system's advantages.
💡 Hint: Focus on how many tasks can happen at once.
Critically analyze a scenario where a single bus architecture might outperform a multi-bus architecture.
💡 Hint: Think about tasks that are less demanding.
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