21.1.3 - Instruction Fetch and Execution
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Practice Questions
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What happens during the fetch phase?
💡 Hint: Think about the first step in processing an instruction.
What is the role of the micro-program counter?
💡 Hint: Consider what directs the flow of instructions.
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What is the primary function of the micro-programmed control unit?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of the MCU in the architecture.
True or False: The fetch phase differs significantly between various instructions.
💡 Hint: Consider what the fetch process aims to achieve.
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Consider a scenario where the micro-programmed control unit needs to handle an interrupt during instruction execution. How does it manage the current instruction state and ensure proper branching?
💡 Hint: Think about preservation of execution context and how branching plays into handling exceptions.
Design a memory layout scheme that preserves the integrity of control signals, branching conditions, and instruction operations in micro-program memory. Explain your design choices.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the organization of data and what can cause conflicts during execution.
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