11.1.1 - Memory Data Register (MDR) Operations
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What does the Memory Data Register (MDR) do?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of a mediator in communication.
What is the purpose of the MFC signal?
💡 Hint: Consider how this signal affects the timing of operations.
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What does the Memory Data Register (MDR) primarily function as?
💡 Hint: Think about its purpose in the communication line between memory and the CPU.
True or False: The MFC signal is active only during a write operation.
💡 Hint: Recall when MFC is sent in the operation cycle.
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Design a timing diagram for an MDR read operation. Indicate when the MFC signal is activated.
💡 Hint: Focus on timing transitions and correct order of operations.
Compare the implications of a delay in the MFC signal during a write operation.
💡 Hint: Discuss the various parts of the process that are affected.
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