13.4 - Conclusion and Next Steps
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Name the two primary registers involved in instruction fetching.
💡 Hint: Think about where instructions and their addresses are stored.
What does the control signal do?
💡 Hint: Consider its role in directing operations.
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What does the Program Counter (PC) do?
💡 Hint: It tells you where the CPU needs to go next.
True or False: The Instruction Register (IR) holds the next instruction to be executed.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of the IR in the execution process.
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Design an instruction sequence for the CPU that involves both loading data and performing an addition. Illustrate how you would draw the control signals for each step.
💡 Hint: Think about what signals you'd need to ensure each operation executes smoothly.
How would additional complexity, like a conditional instruction, impact the control signals compared to a simple load operation? Provide specific examples.
💡 Hint: Consider the decision-making processes that influence control signal pathways.
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