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5. Procedure Call Overview

This chapter explores the basic organization and architecture of a CPU, with a focus on how procedure calls are implemented. It examines the role of the stack pointer, the mechanics of saving context before a procedure call, and the procedure for returning to the main program. Detailed illustrations of stack operations during nested procedure calls enhance the understanding of CPU operations regarding memory management.

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Sections

  • 5.1

    Procedure Call Overview

    This section outlines the process of procedure calls in CPU architecture, emphasizing the key components involved, particularly the stack pointer.

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  • 5.1.1

    Basic Steps In A Procedure Call

    This section discusses the fundamental steps involved in a procedure call within a CPU context, focusing on the stack management and CPU register activities.

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  • 5.1.2

    Example Of Procedure Call With Nested Procedures

    This section describes the process involved in a procedure call with nested procedures, emphasizing how the stack pointer plays a crucial role.

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  • 5.2

    Stack Implementation Details

    This section explains the stack implementation for procedure calls within a CPU, detailing how context is saved and restored during nested procedure calls.

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  • 5.2.1

    Stack Pointer And Memory Allocation

    The section explains the role of the stack pointer in procedure calls and memory allocation, detailing the steps involved in saving context, calling procedures, and returning to the main program.

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  • 5.2.2

    Context Saving During Procedure Call

    This section explains the role of the stack pointer in managing context during procedure calls in CPU operations.

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  • 5.2.3

    Returning Values From Procedures

    This section explains the mechanics of returning values from procedures in a CPU context, highlighting the role of the stack and registers.

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  • 5.3

    Micro-Level Operations For Procedure Calls

    This section explains the micro-level operations involved in procedure calls within CPU architecture, particularly focusing on stack management during function calls and returns.

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  • 5.3.1

    Push Operations Implementation

    The section details the implementation of push operations within CPU architecture during procedure calls, focusing on the stack pointer's role in managing context.

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  • 5.3.2

    Pop Operations Implementation

    This section explains the implementation of pop operations in procedure calls using stack memory management.

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  • 5.3.3

    Call Operations Implementation

    This section explains the implementation of call operations in CPU architecture, highlighting how procedures are called, executed, and returned using the stack.

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  • 5.3.4

    Return Operations Implementation

    This section outlines the basic mechanisms of procedure calls and returns in a CPU architecture, detailing the roles of the stack and the relevant operations involved.

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  • 5.4

    Conclusion

    This section summarizes the key components and procedure of a CPU during a procedure call, emphasizing the role of the stack pointer and the process of saving and restoring context.

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  • 5.4.1

    Summary Of Module And Cpu Architecture Design

    The section outlines the key components and mechanisms involved in a procedure call within CPU architecture, emphasizing the role of the stack pointer and the sequential execution of procedures.

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  • 5.4.2

    Upcoming Topics In Cpu Execution

    This section discusses the procedure call mechanism in CPU execution and highlights the role of the stack pointer in managing context during nested procedure calls.

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References

ch14 part b.pdf

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What we have learnt

  • The procedure call mechanis...
  • A stack is used to manage t...
  • Nested procedure calls invo...

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