15.1.5 - Final Operand Loading to Register
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What is the primary function of the Instruction Register (IR)?
💡 Hint: Consider where the CPU stores its current task.
Define indirect addressing mode.
💡 Hint: Think about how maps lead to actual destinations.
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What is the function of the Memory Address Register (MAR)?
💡 Hint: Think about where the CPU looks to find data.
Memory indirect addressing requires fewer stages than register indirect addressing mode.
💡 Hint: Remember the stage counts we discussed.
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Given a sequence of operations involving both memory indirect and register indirect addressing, illustrate how control signals change across each operation.
💡 Hint: Track control signal changes as instructions are processed.
Create a detailed comparison chart demonstrating the pros and cons of memory indirect versus register indirect addressing modes across various dimensions (speed, complexity, etc.).
💡 Hint: Focus on how each mode operates differently and impacts performance.
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