Practice Micro-program Organization (21.2.1) - Micro-Programmed Control Unit

Practice: Micro-Program Organization

Lesson 21.2.1Micro-Programmed Control Unit

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Question 1.
What is the role of the micro-program counter?
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Think about what component manages the flow of instructions.
Question 2.
Define micro-program.
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What do we call instructions at the micro level?
3Question 3.
What is the main purpose of the micro-program counter (MPC)?
- To hold the current instruction
- To point to the next micro instruction
- To manage memory allocation
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What part of the control unit tracks the upcoming command?
4Question 4.
True or False: The fetch phase is identical for all types of instructions.
- True
- False
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Think about how instructions are initially handled.
Question 5.
Design a simple micro-program for adding two numbers stored in registers R1 and R2. Outline the sequence of micro instructions and any branching that may be needed.
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Think about how to ensure the program adapts to unexpected conditions.
Question 6.
Explain the implications of having multiple micro instructions tied to a single macro instruction. How does this affect the micro-program counter?
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Consider what happens when executing operations involving conditions.

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