26.2 - Execution of Macro Instructions
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What is a macro instruction?
💡 Hint: Think about how multiple commands can be combined.
Define control signals in a CPU.
💡 Hint: What do they control within the CPU?
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What role do micro instructions play in executing macro instructions?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens behind the scenes.
True or false: An implicit jump is directly specified in a macro instruction.
💡 Hint: Think about how automatic actions are taken.
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Given a sequence of macro instructions with both explicit and implicit jumps, diagram the corresponding control signals that would be activated for each step.
💡 Hint: Break down the instructions into each individual step.
Explain the optimization benefits of shared micro instructions in systems with multiple similar macro instructions.
💡 Hint: Consider how reducing repeated code can streamline processes.
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