19.4.1 - Block Diagram for Control Units
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What does the control unit do in a CPU?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of the CPU in executing tasks.
What is the role of the program counter?
💡 Hint: Consider how the CPU knows what to do next.
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What is a control unit responsible for?
💡 Hint: Think about where the CPU gets its instructions.
True or False: The program counter is responsible for executing instructions directly.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of instruction execution in the CPU.
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Design an FSM table for a hypothetical instruction 'LOAD R1, M'. Describe how the control signals would change through each state.
💡 Hint: Break down each part of the instruction into logical steps.
Analyze how a change in the control unit architecture could impact the performance of executing an ADD instruction versus a complex instruction like JUMP.
💡 Hint: Focus on how different instruction types might demand varying control sequences.
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