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What does 'opcode' mean?
Think about what tells the CPU what to do.
What are operands in an instruction?
They are what the opcode interacts with.
What is an opcode?
Think of what gives the CPU its command.
True or False: Zero address instructions specify their operands explicitly.
Consider how operands are handled in stack operations.
Design a simplified opcode table for a fictional CPU with 5 different operations. Each should have a unique 3-bit opcode.
Keep it under 8 to fit in 3 bits.
Discuss the trade-offs between using three address instructions vs. zero address instructions in CPU design.
Think about how each approach manages memory and processing power.
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