11.3.1 - Control Signal Generation
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Practice Questions
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What does the MFC signal indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about what it signifies regarding the memory's readiness.
Which register holds data before it gets written to memory?
💡 Hint: Remember the order of operations for writing data.
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What signal indicates completion of memory read/write operations?
💡 Hint: Look for the signal specifically indicating the memory operation's end.
True or False: The Memory Data Register is used for holding instructions.
💡 Hint: Think about the roles of different registers in a CPU.
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Design a scenario where a CPU needs to read and write multiple values to memory sequentially. Describe how control signals are generated for each operation and the final result after all operations are completed.
💡 Hint: Consider the timing and order of all control signals during the process.
Explain how signal conflicts could arise during data transfer between multiple registers and how to resolve them.
💡 Hint: Think about how each operation triggers changes and how control signals can coordinate them effectively.
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