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Condition Codes and Multiplexer Usage

22.3 - Condition Codes and Multiplexer Usage

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Question 1 Easy

What are control signals?

💡 Hint: Think about what governs how components operate.

Question 2 Easy

Define condition codes.

💡 Hint: Consider how programming decisions might depend on system states.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of condition codes in a microprogram?

To store data
To dictate program flow
To execute operations

💡 Hint: Think about their role in conditional statements.

Question 2

True or False: Multiplexers can only handle binary inputs.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how many conditions a multiplexer can manage.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a multiplexer that would allow for 8 input conditions using two selection lines. Describe how this can be implemented.

💡 Hint: Try using a binary counting approach to determine how many lines are needed.

Challenge 2 Hard

You are given a scenario where multiple condition codes influence the execution of a program. How would you prioritize the conditions?

💡 Hint: Consider the context in which the program operates—what conditions are more critical?

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