9.2.3 - Basic Objectives of the Unit
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What is a control unit responsible for?
💡 Hint: Think about how central processing functions.
Define a clock signal.
💡 Hint: Consider its role in regular intervals.
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What is the main function of the control unit?
💡 Hint: Think of the control unit as a traffic director.
True or False: The clock signal is not essential for CPU operation.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how things work in time.
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Design a timing diagram for a simple operation such as adding two numbers stored in registers. Specify the timing for loading values into the ALU, executing the addition, and storing the result.
💡 Hint: Focus on how values need to be moved and how the ALU receives its instructions at specific times.
Explain how a malfunctioning control unit could disrupt the function of a CPU and propose potential solutions.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of miscommunications within the system.
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