Practice Instruction Fetch and Execution Overview - 23.5 | 23. Vertical and Horizontal Micro-Programs | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is vertical micro-programming?

💡 Hint: Think about reducing memory use.

Question 2

Easy

Define horizontal micro-programming.

💡 Hint: Focus on speed and signal activation.

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Question 1

What is the primary advantage of vertical micro-programming?

  • Increased speed
  • Reduced memory requirements
  • Simplified design

💡 Hint: What does vertical micro-programming achieve?

Question 2

True or False: Horizontal micro-programming allows simultaneous activation of multiple control signals.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about signal independence.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a small micro-program control unit using both vertical and horizontal approaches. Describe the pros and cons of your design.

💡 Hint: Consider what tasks work best in each approach.

Question 2

Analyze a scenario where a CPU needs to frequently switch between vertical and horizontal micro-programming. What would be the implications?

💡 Hint: Think about time delays during switching.

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