25.6 - Optimization Technique: Clustering
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What is clustering in micro programming?
💡 Hint: Consider how signals can be organized.
How does a horizontal micro program differ from a vertical micro instruction?
💡 Hint: Think about memory usage.
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What is the goal of clustering in micro programming?
💡 Hint: Focus on the optimization aspect.
True or False: Vertical micro instructions are longer than horizontal micro programs.
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions from earlier discussions.
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Given an initial architecture requiring 50 control signals, redesign it using clustering techniques to optimize it down to 25 signals. Justify your approach.
💡 Hint: Consider how many signals can be active at the same time.
Consider a CPU with multiple operations. How would you create a clustering strategy that allows the ALU to handle simultaneous arithmetic functions without contention?
💡 Hint: Think about how ALU functions relate to available inputs and outputs.
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