22.2.1 - Load and Increment
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What is the role of the micro-program counter (MPC)?
💡 Hint: It's crucial for determining instruction flow.
What is the purpose of control signals?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the instruction sequence.
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What does the micro-program counter (MPC) do?
💡 Hint: Consider its fundamental purpose in the control unit.
True or False: Conditional jumps only occur if specific conditions are met.
💡 Hint: Remember what dictates the instruction flow.
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Create a scenario where a micro-program counter must decide between a conditional jump and an increment based on a sequence of operations and explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Think about how inputs could change the flow.
In a given micro-program, devise a strategy for managing sparse control signals effectively within the micro-program control memory.
💡 Hint: Explore alternatives that optimize memory usage.
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