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What is a macro instruction?
Think about complex commands the CPU has to perform.
How many phases are there in an instruction cycle?
List each phase that the CPU must undergo.
What is the primary role of micro instructions in a CPU?
Think about how CPUs handle complex tasks.
True or False: All macro instructions can be executed in a single clock cycle.
Recall the definition of macro instructions.
Design a complete instruction cycle for a complex macro instruction, detailing the micro instructions involved at each phase.
Consider how each phase interrelates and the micro tasks involved.
Evaluate how using clock grouping can enhance instruction processing in a multi-core CPU.
Think of scenarios where multiple cores can work on non-dependent tasks simultaneously.
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