18.2.2 - Finite State Machine and Signal Generation
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Practice Questions
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What is a finite state machine?
💡 Hint: Think of states and transitions in computational processes.
What does a control step counter do?
💡 Hint: Consider how a clock helps keep track of time.
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What is the role of a finite state machine in control unit design?
💡 Hint: Think about what directs the CPU's actions.
True or False: Hardwired control units are more flexible than microprogrammed control units.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the definitions of both types.
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Design a finite state machine for a simple vending machine operation, identifying states and transitions that indicate how coins are processed and how items are dispensed.
💡 Hint: Consider how cash flow affects the operations.
Evaluate a proposed hardwired control unit's architecture for a new CPU design. What essential signals would need to be generated, and how could the design accommodate future instruction sets?
💡 Hint: Outline the operational flow and how each signal supports the architecture.
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