13.3.2 - Control Signal Generation in Fetching Instructions
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What does the Program Counter (PC) do?
💡 Hint: Think about the sequence of executing instructions.
What is the purpose of the Memory Address Register (MAR)?
💡 Hint: Consider how the CPU finds instructions in memory.
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What does the Program Counter (PC) do?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of PC in the execution flow.
True or False: The Instruction Register holds the next instruction to be executed.
💡 Hint: Think about how instructions are processed in sequence.
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Discuss a scenario where the PC gets corrupted and its effects on instruction fetching.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how the PC's role is critical for sequential instruction processing.
Analyze how different microarchitectures (single bus vs. multiple buses) affect fetching performance.
💡 Hint: Compare the data flow dynamics in each architecture to determine efficiency.
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