Practice Vertical Micro Program - 25.3 | 25. Introduction to Micro Programs and Optimization | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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25.3 - Vertical Micro Program

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are horizontal micro programs primarily known for?

💡 Hint: Think about execution speed versus memory usage.

Question 2

Easy

Define vertical micro programming.

💡 Hint: How does it relate to speed and memory?

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary advantage of vertical micro programming?

  • Increased speed
  • Reduced memory usage
  • More control signals

💡 Hint: Consider what 'vertical' signifies in this context.

Question 2

True or False: Horizontal micro programming requires fewer bits than vertical micro programming.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the width of control words.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a scenario with 30 different control signals across various registers, design a hybrid micro program architecture that effectively clusters these signals while considering the constraints of a single bus architecture.

💡 Hint: Map out your clusters and ensure you count potential signal conflicts.

Question 2

Evaluate the effectiveness of using vertical micro programming in a system requiring real-time processing with multiple operations per cycle. Discuss trade-offs.

💡 Hint: Consider real-time systems and how many operations they might need to handle at once.

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