21.1.5 - Branch Decision Logic
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What is the function of a Micro-Programmed Control Unit?
💡 Hint: Think about what it directs in the CPU.
Define the Micro-Program Counter (MPC).
💡 Hint: Consider its tracking role in instruction execution.
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What is the role of the Micro-Program Counter (MPC)?
💡 Hint: Consider what is being tracked by the MPC.
True or False: Unconditional branches depend on the evaluation of conditions to determine the next instruction address.
💡 Hint: Think about what distinguishes conditional from unconditional branches.
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Given a sequence of instructions with multiple branches, devise how the MPC should update based on the zero and carry flags after execution.
💡 Hint: Review how flags influence MPC decisions.
Create a flowchart that illustrates the decision-making process for executing an unconditional branch instruction within a micro-program.
💡 Hint: Focus on the immediate effects of unconditional directives.
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