23.4 - Comparison of Micro-Program Approaches
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What is the main advantage of vertical micro-programming?
💡 Hint: Think about memory efficiency.
Can horizontal micro-programming use multiple control signals simultaneously?
💡 Hint: Consider its speed versus memory trade-off.
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What is a key benefit of vertical micro-programming?
💡 Hint: Think about the main goal of vertical optimization.
True or False: In horizontal micro-programming, only one control signal can be active at once.
💡 Hint: Remember the core characteristics of horizontal micro-programming.
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Develop a micro-programming architecture that utilizes the hybrid approach. Describe how clusters are organized and what signals would go into each.
💡 Hint: Focus on signals that are commonly used together.
Analyze a scenario where only vertical or only horizontal micro-programming would be superior. Support your reasoning with examples.
💡 Hint: Apply practical examples to support your answer.
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