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What does an opcode signify in an instruction?
Think about what tells the CPU what to do.
What are operands in an instruction?
Consider the 'ingredients' needed for the 'operation meal'.
What component of an instruction specifies what operation to execute?
What part tells the computer what to do?
True or False: A 0-address instruction can specify explicit operands.
Remember how the stack operates.
Given a series of operations: ADD R1, R2; ADD R1, R3, what type of instruction formats are being used?
Identify the number of operands in each instruction.
Design an instruction format for a CPU requiring at least 8 different operations. Determine the minimum bits required for the opcode.
Consider how many bits are needed to represent specific values.
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