18.1.2 - Unit Objectives
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Practice Questions
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Define a control signal.
💡 Hint: What role does it play in instruction execution?
What is a microinstruction?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between macro and micro instructions.
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What is a control signal?
💡 Hint: What role does it play during instruction execution?
True or False: A hardwired control unit uses programmable logic.
💡 Hint: What is the core difference between hardwired and microprogrammed units?
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Develop a finite state machine that handles a 'STORE' operation, identifying the necessary control signals and states required.
💡 Hint: Use what you learned about sequence and execution states.
Compare the design of a hardwired control unit with a microprogrammed control unit, focusing on advantages and disadvantages.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of instructions in each design.
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