13.1.5 - Stage 5: Memory Operand Fetch
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What does the Memory Address Register (MAR) do?
💡 Hint: Think about how the CPU knows where to look for data.
Explain the role of the Memory Data Register (MDR).
💡 Hint: Consider it as a temporary storage for data in transit.
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What is the main purpose of the Memory Operand Fetch stage?
💡 Hint: Consider the step that allows the CPU to access data.
True or False: The MDR holds the address of the memory location.
💡 Hint: Think about what the different registers store.
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Explain how a processor can optimize its memory operand fetch when faced with high-frequency access to the same data.
💡 Hint: Think about methods that reduce access time.
You have two different CPU cores trying to read the same operand from memory. Discuss potential issues and resolutions.
💡 Hint: Consider how two requests may interact.
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