Practice Vertical and Horizontal Micro-Programs - 23.1 | 23. Vertical and Horizontal Micro-Programs | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

Define vertical micro-programming.

💡 Hint: Consider how it uses memory.

Question 2

Easy

What is a decoder?

💡 Hint: Think of it as a translator for signals.

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Question 1

What defines horizontal micro-programming?

  • Optimizes memory usage.
  • Allows simultaneous signal activation.
  • Requires sequential processing.

💡 Hint: Look for speed-related features.

Question 2

True or False: Vertical micro-programming allows multiple control signals to be active at once.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the limitations set by memory encoding.

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Question 1

Design a micro-program that uses both vertical and horizontal principles, detailing how you will organize your clusters and what signals will be included.

💡 Hint: Think about timing and which signals interact during execution.

Question 2

Create a scenario where vertical micro-programming would be more beneficial than horizontal despite potentially slower speeds. Explain why.

💡 Hint: Consider specific applications or limitations in hardware.

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