29.1.3 - Comparison with Single Bus Architecture
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What does ALU stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what operations the ALU performs.
List the three buses in a three-bus architecture.
💡 Hint: Consider the purpose each bus serves.
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What is the primary purpose of the ALU?
💡 Hint: Think about the operations your calculator performs.
True or False: In a single bus architecture, multiple operations can occur simultaneously.
💡 Hint: Consider the bus's limitations.
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Analyze how the implementation of a three-bus architecture could affect the overall design of a CPU beyond what has been discussed.
💡 Hint: Consider how components may be optimized for a three-bus system.
Propose a scenario where a single bus might be more beneficial than a three-bus system.
💡 Hint: Think about where complexity might not be necessary.
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