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What does MDR stand for?
Think of where data is temporarily stored before transfer.
What is one advantage of a single bus architecture?
Consider how many paths are involved in single versus multiple bus systems.
What does the Memory Data Register (MDR) do?
Think about what happens during data transfer.
True or False: A three-bus architecture is always faster than a single bus architecture.
Consider cases where complexity might add time.
Design a multi-step instruction transfer process in a three-bus architecture for adding two values from registers. Describe each step and the control signals involved.
Think about where each piece of data needs to go and how the buses are utilized.
Critically evaluate the design of a computer architecture that combines both single and three-bus systems. What trade-offs exist?
Consider the strengths and weaknesses of each system.
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