30.2.1 - Fetching Value from Memory Location M
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What is the function of the Program Counter (PC)?
💡 Hint: Consider what the CPU needs to know to continue processing.
Name one advantage of having multiple buses in an architecture.
💡 Hint: Think about how multiple tasks can be handled simultaneously.
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What does the Program Counter (PC) do?
💡 Hint: Think about where the CPU looks to fetch the next task.
True or False: Having multiple buses can lead to the need for more control signals.
💡 Hint: Consider how parallel processing might affect control efficiency.
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Design a flowchart illustrating the instruction execution process in both single and multiple bus architectures for a specific instruction.
💡 Hint: Ensure you include components like PC, MAR, buses, and ALU in the flowchart.
Evaluate real-world scenarios where single bus architectures might be preferred over multiple bus systems.
💡 Hint: Think of scenarios involving smaller applications or microcontrollers.
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