18.2.4 - Process of Signal Generation in Finite State Machine
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What is a finite state machine (FSM)?
💡 Hint: Think about it as a model that changes states.
What is the main function of a hardwired control unit?
💡 Hint: It operates without using software.
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What does a hardwired control unit use to generate control signals?
💡 Hint: Consider the terms fixed and software.
True or False: A finite state machine can be in an infinite number of states.
💡 Hint: Think about the word 'finite'.
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Design an FSM that handles three conditions in a simplified traffic light system: green for go, yellow for caution, and red for stop.
💡 Hint: How do real traffic systems manage state transitions?
In a microprocessor, describe how a condition in the control flags can lead to a different execution path through an FSM.
💡 Hint: What real-world scenarios require adaptive control paths?
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