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What is the primary function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) within the CPU?
What is the primary function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) within the CPU?
- Performing mathematical calculations and logical decisions (correct)
- Storing temporary data
- Managing communication between CPU and memory
- Directing the flow of instructions
Which component of the CPU is responsible for directing the flow of instructions and data?
Which component of the CPU is responsible for directing the flow of instructions and data?
- Control Unit (correct)
- Cache Memory
- Arithmetic Logic Unit
- Data Bus
What is the purpose of registers in the CPU?
What is the purpose of registers in the CPU?
- To execute binary calculations
- To store long-term data
- To control the CPU clock speed
- To provide fast access to temporary data (correct)
Which of the following best describes the function of the cache in a CPU?
Which of the following best describes the function of the cache in a CPU?
What role do buses play in the CPU architecture?
What role do buses play in the CPU architecture?
How does clock speed influence CPU performance?
How does clock speed influence CPU performance?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the CPU?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the CPU?
What do the address lines in the CPU primarily facilitate?
What do the address lines in the CPU primarily facilitate?
What is one advantage of the Von Neumann architecture?
What is one advantage of the Von Neumann architecture?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of the Von Neumann architecture?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of the Von Neumann architecture?
What is a defining characteristic of Harvard architecture compared to Von Neumann?
What is a defining characteristic of Harvard architecture compared to Von Neumann?
One key advantage of the Harvard architecture is its ability to ______.
One key advantage of the Harvard architecture is its ability to ______.
The efficiency of the Von Neumann architecture is hindered because ______.
The efficiency of the Von Neumann architecture is hindered because ______.
Which aspect does Harvard architecture reinforce?
Which aspect does Harvard architecture reinforce?
One disadvantage commonly associated with the Harvard architecture is its ______.
One disadvantage commonly associated with the Harvard architecture is its ______.
In the context of memory organization, Von Neumann architecture is characterized by ______.
In the context of memory organization, Von Neumann architecture is characterized by ______.
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Von Neumann architecture
Von Neumann architecture
A computer architecture with a single bus for both program instructions and data.
Harvard architecture
Harvard architecture
A computer architecture with separate buses for program instructions and data.
Single Address Bus
Single Address Bus
A single pathway for instructions and data addresses within a von Neumann Architecture.
Separate Address Buses
Separate Address Buses
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CPU (Central Processing Unit)
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
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Register Set
Register Set
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ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)
ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)
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Control Unit (CU)
Control Unit (CU)
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Memory Access Conflict
Memory Access Conflict
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Cache
Cache
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Buses
Buses
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Clock
Clock
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Address Lines
Address Lines
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Flags
Flags
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Binary numbers
Binary numbers
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Von Neumann advantage
Von Neumann advantage
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Study Notes
Organising Memory
- Von Neumann architecture uses a single address and data bus for both program and data memory.
- Von Neumann architecture offers simplicity, logic, flexibility, and the ability to divide memory between program and data.
- Disadvantages of the Von Neumann architecture include a one-size-fits-all approach, which might not be ideal for varying data and program sizes. It also suffers from data and program memory access conflict due to shared resources.
- The Harvard architecture uses separate address and data buses for program and data memory.
- The Harvard architecture benefits from greater flexibility in bus size, allowing different sizes for program and data memory. It also enables simultaneous access to both data and program memory.
- The Harvard architecture's disadvantages include increased complexity and reinforcement of the program and data memory distinction even when not necessary.
Von Neumann Architecture
- The Von Neumann architecture is named after its inventor, John Von Neumann.
- The architecture features a single address and data bus for both program and data memory.
- It offers a simpler and more logical approach to memory organization.
- The flexibility allows for dividing the addressable memory area between program and data memory as needed.
Harvard Architecture
- The Harvard architecture differentiates program and data memory by providing separate address and data buses for each.
- It allows for greater flexibility in bus size, accommodating varying needs for program and data memory.
- It enables simultaneous access to both program and data memory.
- The architecture is more complex than the Von Neumann architecture.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
- The CPU is the brain of the computer, responsible for executing instructions.
- It consists of several components:
- Register Set: Special memory locations for fast access.
- Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU): Executes logical decisions and mathematical calculations on binary numbers
- Control Unit (CU): Directs the flow of instructions and data within the CPU.
- Other components include:
- Cache: A smaller but faster memory to store frequently used data for quicker access.
- Buses: System bus, external bus, internal data bus.
- Clock: Controls the timing of operations within the CPU.
- Address Lines: Determine the location of data or instructions in memory.
- Flags: Indicate the status of operations/calculations.
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