21.2.1 - Micro-Program Organization
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Practice Questions
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What is the role of the micro-program counter?
💡 Hint: Think about what component manages the flow of instructions.
Define micro-program.
💡 Hint: What do we call instructions at the micro level?
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What is the main purpose of the micro-program counter (MPC)?
💡 Hint: What part of the control unit tracks the upcoming command?
True or False: The fetch phase is identical for all types of instructions.
💡 Hint: Think about how instructions are initially handled.
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Design a simple micro-program for adding two numbers stored in registers R1 and R2. Outline the sequence of micro instructions and any branching that may be needed.
💡 Hint: Think about how to ensure the program adapts to unexpected conditions.
Explain the implications of having multiple micro instructions tied to a single macro instruction. How does this affect the micro-program counter?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when executing operations involving conditions.
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