21.2.2 - Memory Organization of Micro-Programs
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What does a micro-program contain?
💡 Hint: Think about the role micro-instructions play in executing larger instructions.
What is the purpose of a micro-program counter?
💡 Hint: Consider how a counter helps manage sequences.
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What is the primary function of the micro-programmed control unit?
💡 Hint: Refer back to the definition of micro-programmed control units.
True or False: The micro-program counter only increments under normal circumstances.
💡 Hint: Consider when the MPC might not move to the next instruction.
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Design a hypothetical micro-progam sequence that handles a conditional branch depending on whether a specific flag is set. What assumptions are you making?
💡 Hint: Consider how existing flags might affect subsequent instructions.
Explain how a poorly organized micro-program memory could lead to inefficiencies. Propose a restructuring to resolve these issues.
💡 Hint: Look at existing organization and think of how a more dynamic approach might mitigate problems.
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