11.4.2 - Future Topics Overview
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Practice Questions
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What does MDR stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of the register in data transfer.
What signal indicates that reading is complete?
💡 Hint: This signal tells us to stop reading.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What does the MFC signal indicate?
💡 Hint: Recall the specific role of the MFC signal.
True or False: The values from register R1 can be written to memory directly without using the MDR.
💡 Hint: Consider the need for an intermediary during transfers.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a scenario where delays in control signals lead to simultaneous writing from the MDR and R1 to the bus, describe what outcomes might occur.
💡 Hint: Focus on the consequences of poor timing.
Design a hypothetical CPU that uses multiple data registers. How does this change the operation of write and read from memory compared to standard architecture?
💡 Hint: Consider how multiple paths affect overall operation.
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