29.1.2 - Data Flow in Three Bus Architecture
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What is the primary purpose of buses A, B, and C in three bus architecture?
💡 Hint: Think about how data moves from registers to the ALU.
How does the ALU use the three bus architecture differently from a single bus architecture?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of buffers in data processing.
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What is the primary function of bus C in the three bus architecture?
💡 Hint: Consider which bus is responsible for sending data back to storage.
True or False: In three bus architecture, temporary registers are necessary for data processing.
💡 Hint: Recall the purpose of temporary registers in single bus architecture.
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Design a basic three bus architecture diagram, labeling all components and connections. Explain the importance of each bus in your design.
💡 Hint: Refer back to the roles described in class discussions.
Analyze a hypothetical scenario where bus C fails. Discuss the implications this would have on a three bus architecture.
💡 Hint: Consider how data flow could be disrupted by a singular bus failure.
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