Practice Instruction Fetch And Execution Overview (23.5) - Vertical and Horizontal Micro-Programs

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Question 1.
What is vertical micro-programming?
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Think about reducing memory use.
Question 2.
Define horizontal micro-programming.
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Focus on speed and signal activation.
3Question 3.
What is the primary advantage of vertical micro-programming?
- Increased speed
- Reduced memory requirements
- Simplified design
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What does vertical micro-programming achieve?
4Question 4.
True or False: Horizontal micro-programming allows simultaneous activation of multiple control signals.
- True
- False
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Think about signal independence.
Question 5.
Design a small micro-program control unit using both vertical and horizontal approaches. Describe the pros and cons of your design.
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Consider what tasks work best in each approach.
Question 6.
Analyze a scenario where a CPU needs to frequently switch between vertical and horizontal micro-programming. What would be the implications?
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Think about time delays during switching.

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