24.3.1 - Micro Program and Control Memory
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What is a microprogram?
💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to CPU instruction execution.
Define a macroinstruction.
💡 Hint: Consider its role in the instruction cycle.
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What is the primary function of the Microprogram Counter (MPC)?
💡 Hint: Think about how instructions flow through the CPU.
Branching is used in microprograms primarily for what purpose?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of branching.
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Consider a CPU architecture that uses extensive branching but lacks optimization techniques. How might this affect performance and memory usage? Provide detailed analysis.
💡 Hint: Think of how redundant paths within execution could slow down processing.
Design a microprogram that executes addition and subtraction using shared sequences where possible. Outline your approach and the resultant sequences.
💡 Hint: Map out the shared steps first before diving into specific operations.
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