27.4.1 - Transitioning from Single Bus to Multi-Bus
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What is the primary difference between implicit and explicit jumps?
💡 Hint: Think about how jumps are initiated within a program.
What does the zero flag indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider the outcomes of operations.
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What type of jump is executed for optimization purposes?
💡 Hint: Think about jumps that occur automatically.
The zero flag indicates the result of the last operation.
💡 Hint: Reflect on flag functionalities in microprograms.
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Given a series of operations that affect the zero flag, design a flowchart representing the control logic required to handle microinstructions based on the state of the zero flag.
💡 Hint: Use visual representation to simplify decision-making processes.
Evaluate the performance impact of merging microinstruction routines on a CPU operating with a multi-bus architecture versus a single bus.
💡 Hint: Consider both memory and execution time factors in your assessment.
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