20.5 - Micro-program Concept
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Practice Questions
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What is a micro-program?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a set of instructions for controlling hardware.
What is the purpose of a micro-program counter?
💡 Hint: It's like a page number in a book that tells you where to read next.
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What is the key benefit of using micro-programming over hardwired control?
💡 Hint: Think about the ability to adapt to new requirements without physical changes.
True or False: Hardwired control units can easily change their operations with new instructions.
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of hardwired control.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a mini micro-program that performs a subtraction operation between two registers. Describe the necessary micro instructions and control signals involved.
💡 Hint: Consider the sequence of operations that must occur in a logical order for subtraction.
Analyze a situation where a computer using a micro-programmed control unit faces a performance bottleneck while processing a large dataset. Propose a solution to mitigate this issue.
💡 Hint: Think about situations where optimization can save time and enhance performance.
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