Practice Finite State Machine With Datapath (fsmd) Model: The Blueprint (5.2)
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Finite State Machine with Datapath (FSMD) Model: The Blueprint

Practice - Finite State Machine with Datapath (FSMD) Model: The Blueprint

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does FSMD stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the control and data regions of a processor.

Question 2 Easy

What is the main function of a multiplexer?

💡 Hint: Focus on how data is managed within the path.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of an FSMD model?

To execute general tasks
To separate control logic from data processing
To simplify software design

💡 Hint: Think about its application in processors specifically.

Question 2

True or false: An FSM can operate independently of a datapath.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how they interact with each other.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design an FSMD for a simple arithmetic calculator performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Identify states, transitions, and required datapath components.

💡 Hint: Start by defining how the user will interact with the calculator.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how the FSMD's design principles could benefit a neural network accelerator. Focus on data flow optimization.

💡 Hint: Think about how data is processed in layers.

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