23.2 - Compression and Disadvantages
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Practice Questions
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What is vertical micro-programming?
💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to 'compressing' something.
List one disadvantage of vertical micro-programming.
💡 Hint: Consider how many signals can be active at once.
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What does vertical micro-programming primarily improve?
💡 Hint: Think about what it means to compress data.
True or False: In vertical micro-programming, more than one signal can be made high at the same time.
💡 Hint: Recall how vertical micro-programming functions.
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Critically analyze and compare the resource allocation strategies between vertical and horizontal micro-programming in a futuristic tech environment, anticipating potential developments.
💡 Hint: Think about industry trends and growth in processing demands.
Design a theoretical micro-program control unit that employs both vertical and horizontal micro-programming. Describe how you would manage the balance to optimize performance.
💡 Hint: Consider which signals are essential and how to keep them organized effectively.
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