20.3.1 - Comparative Analysis of Control Units
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What is a control unit?
💡 Hint: Consider what signals are needed for processing tasks.
Define a hardwired control unit.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of using fixed hardware for signals.
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What is a key advantage of hardwired control units?
💡 Hint: Think about how hardwired circuits operate.
True or False: Micro-programmed control units execute instructions faster than hardwired control units.
💡 Hint: Compare the execution times of both types.
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Analyze a scenario where a hardware modification is needed for a hardwired control unit to accommodate new instructions. Discuss the implications on processing speed and cost.
💡 Hint: Think about the redesign process and its impact on costs.
Design a micro-programmed control unit for a simple arithmetic operation and explain how jumps would be handled in the sequencing of instructions.
💡 Hint: Focus on how the control unit manages sequences based on condition checks.
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