27.1.6 - Optimization Techniques
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What is an implicit jump in programming?
💡 Hint: Think about how certain programming structures handle control flow.
Define what a zero flag is.
💡 Hint: Consider its role in conditional operations.
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What is an explicit jump?
💡 Hint: Think about when a developer would need to indicate a jump.
The zero flag indicates whether the last operation was less than zero.
💡 Hint: Think carefully about the role of flags in control flow.
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You are designing a microprogram with multiple conditions leading to different jump scenarios. Describe how you would structure the jumps and include both explicit and implicit jumps.
💡 Hint: Think about how conditions change the control flow and where specific instructions are essential.
Calculate the potential memory savings by encoding control signals in your next microprogram. How does this impact the speed of execution?
💡 Hint: Consider how the size of commands might relate to execution speed.
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