11.2.3 - Microinstruction Sequence
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Practice Questions
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What does MFC stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a read operation is finished.
What is the role of the Instruction Register?
💡 Hint: Consider where the program's next command is stored.
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What is the function of the MDR?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a storage place for memory data.
True or False: The instruction register only holds data and not addresses.
💡 Hint: Consider what an instruction contains.
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Design a microinstruction flowchart for a complex operation involving multiple reads and writes, ensuring you manage timing sequences.
💡 Hint: Focus on signal timings and their order for clarity.
Write a brief research report on how advancements in control signal technologies have impacted CPU efficiency.
💡 Hint: Consider the evolution of technology in enabling faster data handling.
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