25.6.1 - Key Clustering Rules
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What is a micro program?
💡 Hint: Think about how the CPU operates at a fundamental level.
Define horizontal micro programming.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between the number of signals and word length.
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What is the primary purpose of micro programming?
💡 Hint: Think about the function of a CPU.
True or False: Vertical micro programs have longer instruction lengths.
💡 Hint: Consider what compression does to length.
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Design a micro program that utilizes both horizontal and vertical coding techniques based on the signals available in a hypothetical CPU architecture.
💡 Hint: Consider the signal frequency and critical paths in CPU design.
Evaluate the efficiency of micro programming in a system that uses only vertical micro programs compared to a hybrid approach.
💡 Hint: Relate back to key concepts of speed vs space efficiency.
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