29.1 - Three Bus Architecture
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary advantage of using a three bus architecture over a single bus architecture?
💡 Hint: Consider how data flows in both architectures.
Name one function of the ALU.
💡 Hint: Think about what calculations a computer often needs to do.
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What is the main purpose of buses A and B in three bus architecture?
💡 Hint: Think about where calculations start.
In a three bus architecture, the ALU writes its output to which bus?
💡 Hint: Which bus is designated for data outputs?
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Imagine redesigning the three bus architecture to improve upon it further. What techniques could be employed to enhance performance, and how do they compare to existing architectures?
💡 Hint: Think about how more highways might help manage more traffic.
Discuss the trade-offs of implementing a three bus architecture versus sticking with a dual bus architecture in a new CPU design.
💡 Hint: Consider both performance improvements and design complexity.
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