22.1.1 - Memory and Control Signals
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What is the function of a Control Signal?
💡 Hint: Think about how a processor knows what to do next.
What does a Program Counter (PC) do?
💡 Hint: Consider where the CPU looks next for tasks.
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What is the primary role of control signals in a microprocessor?
💡 Hint: Think about what directs the operation of a CPU.
True or False: The Program Counter (PC) is responsible for executing instructions.
💡 Hint: Remember that PC holds addresses, not operations.
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Create a scenario where multiple control signals interact to determine the instruction flow in a program. Describe the roles of each signal.
💡 Hint: Think about how timing and sequencing elements interact.
Analyzing a sparsely-populated control memory, propose methods to enhance its efficiency without losing functional integrity.
💡 Hint: Consider how compression works in data storage.
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