Practice Design A Simple Microprocessor (3.7.1) - Digital System Design Principles
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Design a Simple Microprocessor

Practice - Design a Simple Microprocessor

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of a microprocessor?

💡 Hint: Think about what components do operations.

Question 2 Easy

Define an instruction set.

💡 Hint: Consider what the microprocessor needs to perform.

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Question 1

What is the function of the Control Unit in a microprocessor?

Executes calculations
Manages instruction execution
Stores data

💡 Hint: Think about which part of the microprocessor handles command flow.

Question 2

True or False: An instruction set defines the calculations a microprocessor can perform.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall what an instruction set specifically indicates.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a microprocessor architecture that can conduct both addition and subtraction. Explain your component choices.

💡 Hint: Consider what each fundamental part of the microprocessor does.

Challenge 2 Hard

How would you simulate the microprocessor design to verify functionality? Describe the approach and tools used.

💡 Hint: Think about how designs are verified before real-world implementation.

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