20.5.3 - Control Signals in Micro-programmed Control
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What are control signals in a micro-programmed control unit?
💡 Hint: Think about the roles of commands within a computer.
How does a micro-programmed control unit differ from a hardwired control unit?
💡 Hint: Consider flexibility versus speed.
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What does a micro-programmed control unit use to generate control signals?
💡 Hint: Focus on what enables changes and flexibility.
True or False: Hardwired control units are more flexible than micro-programmed control units.
💡 Hint: Remember the definitions of both types.
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Create a micro-program control sequence for adding two numbers stored in memory. Explain each step.
💡 Hint: Break down the addition process into incremental steps.
Explain how a conditional jump would be processed in micro-program control. What fundamental differences does this introduce compared to a hardwired system?
💡 Hint: Think about how decisions are made in both scenarios.
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