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7. Overview of the Module

The chapter explores the concept of instruction cycles, focused on macro and micro instructions within computer architecture. It elucidates the processes involved in executing machine instructions, emphasizing the necessity of breaking down complex operations into simpler, executable micro instructions. Furthermore, the situation in which micro instructions can be optimized through clock grouping is discussed, showcasing the efficiency in handling instruction execution.

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Sections

  • 7.1

    Overview Of The Module

    This section provides an overview of the module on control unit design, focusing on the objectives and the distinction between macro and micro instructions.

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  • 7.1.1

    Objectives Of The Module

    This section outlines the objectives of the module on CPU design, particularly focusing on instruction cycles and their breakdown into micro instructions.

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  • 7.2

    First Unit: Macro Instructions

    This section discusses macro instructions, their decomposition into micro instructions, and the instruction cycle within CPU architecture.

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  • 7.2.1

    Instruction Cycle And Micro Operations

    This section outlines the instruction cycle and the role of micro operations in executing machine instructions, distinguishing macro from micro instructions.

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  • 7.2.2

    Complexity Of Instructions

    This section explores the complexity of machine instructions, highlighting the distinction between macro instructions and micro instructions and the corresponding instruction cycles.

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  • 7.2.3

    Types Of Instructions

    This section covers types of instructions in computer architecture, emphasizing the difference between macro and micro instructions and their relationship in the instruction cycle.

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  • 7.3

    Micro Instructions And Instruction Execution

    This section discusses the distinction between macro instructions and micro instructions within computer architecture, focusing on instruction cycles and the execution of machine instructions.

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  • 7.3.1

    Designing Micro Instructions

    This section focuses on designing micro instructions from macro instructions, detailing their role in the instruction cycle and how they optimize CPU operations.

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  • 7.3.2

    Execution Phases Of Instructions

    This section outlines the phases involved in instruction execution, focusing on macro and micro instruction operations and their significance in computer architecture.

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  • 7.4

    Optimization Techniques

    This section introduces optimization techniques in the context of CPU instruction cycles, focusing on the relationship between macro and micro instructions.

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  • 7.4.1

    Clock Grouping

    This section provides an overview of micro instructions and clock grouping, emphasizing their roles in the execution of macro instructions within CPU architecture.

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  • 7.5

    Unit Objectives

    The section outlines the objectives of the unit, focusing on the fundamental concepts of instruction cycles and micro operations.

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  • 7.5.1

    Comprehension Objective

    This section covers the understanding of instruction cycles, macro and micro operations in CPU design.

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  • 7.5.2

    Design Objective

    This section introduces the objectives of understanding control units, instruction cycles, and the breakdown of macro instructions into micro instructions.

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  • 7.6

    Micro Instruction Examples

    This section discusses the breakdown of macro instructions into micro instructions, highlighting the importance of instruction cycles in CPU design.

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  • 7.6.1

    Fetch Operation

    The section explores the fetch operation in the instruction cycle, detailing how macro instructions are broken down into micro instructions that facilitate processing in a CPU.

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  • 7.6.2

    Instruction Phases

    This section covers the various phases of instruction execution in computer architecture, focusing on macro and micro instructions.

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References

ch15 part b.pdf

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What we have learnt

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  • Micro instructions, which c...

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