27.3.1 - Encoding Techniques
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Define explicit jump in microprogramming.
💡 Hint: Think about how the instruction states the next step.
What does a zero flag signify?
💡 Hint: Consider how conditions affect instruction execution.
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What is the role of a jump instruction?
💡 Hint: Think about how executing instructions manages program control.
True or False: An implicit jump is specified by the programmer.
💡 Hint: Recall the examples from our discussions.
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Evaluate a proposed microprogram that utilizes only explicit jumps. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such an approach?
💡 Hint: Think about how explicit jumps increase clarity but can also bog down a program.
Create a microinstruction set that merges addition and subtraction into a single routine while handling errors flexibly. Describe your approach.
💡 Hint: Consider how flags can serve dual purposes!
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