11.3.2 - Single Bus Architecture Overview
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Practice Questions
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What does MDR stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what data is managed during transfers.
What signal indicates a completed memory operation?
💡 Hint: Remember the term that shows when the memory is done processing.
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What is the primary function of the Memory Data Register?
💡 Hint: Think about what role this register plays during data transfers.
Is the Memory Function Complete signal important for determining when a memory operation is done?
💡 Hint: What does MFC signify in memory operations?
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Design a flowchart that illustrates the steps involved in reading data from memory into a register.
💡 Hint: Think about how the signals need to change at each step.
Create a timing diagram to show the microinstruction sequences for a write operation to memory.
💡 Hint: Make sure to illustrate the order of operations clearly.
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