22.3.2 - Effect of Condition Codes
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What does the Control Function Field do?
💡 Hint: Think about how it influences the next instruction execution.
What happens when the condition code is '11'?
💡 Hint: Focus on what the code signifies.
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What is the default action when the condition select code is '11'?
💡 Hint: Remember what '11' means in terms of program control.
True or False: The Branch Address Field specifies the address to jump to if conditions are met.
💡 Hint: Think about the function of the Branch Address Field.
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Create a flowchart showing how the condition select field influences the program counter based on different condition codes. Include examples like '00', '01', and '11'.
💡 Hint: Visualize how the code affects the actions of the program counter.
Discuss how varying the condition codes alters the overall instruction execution sequence in a microprogrammed control unit. Provide a concrete example.
💡 Hint: Consider past examples where conditions led to jumps versus increments.
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