7.3.2 - Execution Phases of Instructions
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What are the four phases of the instruction cycle?
💡 Hint: Think of the acronym FDES.
Define a macro instruction.
💡 Hint: Consider how it compares to micro instructions.
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What is the purpose of the program counter?
💡 Hint: Think about how instructions are fetched.
True or False: Micro instructions execute in multiple clock cycles.
💡 Hint: Remember how micro instructions operate.
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Consider the instruction 'LOAD A, 3030'. Break down this macro instruction into its micro instructions, detailing the fetch, decode, execute, and store phases.
💡 Hint: Map each phase to specific micro instructions.
Discuss a real-world scenario where clock grouping could be applied in processor design. What benefits would this bring?
💡 Hint: Consider how parallel execution benefits overall throughput.
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