23.1.1 - Encoding and Compression
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What does vertical micro-programming optimize?
💡 Hint: Think about benefits concerning memory size.
Name one disadvantage of horizontal micro-programming.
💡 Hint: Consider the number of signals activated.
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What does vertical micro-programming primarily achieve?
💡 Hint: Remember what we discussed about resource utilization.
True or False: Horizontal micro-programming uses more memory than vertical micro-programming.
💡 Hint: Consider how many signals can be active at one time.
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Describe a scenario in which vertical micro-programming may lead to significant delays in processing and propose a potential solution.
💡 Hint: Consider practical examples of micro-instructions in real-world applications.
Create a hybrid micro-program involving control signals from both vertical and horizontal approaches that can be optimized for memory while also maintaining execution speed.
💡 Hint: Look back at how clustering was illustrated in the class.
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