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Once this is done, each instruction needs to be ______ before being executed
Once this is done, each instruction needs to be ______ before being executed
decoded
The PC is then ______ (increased by 1) so that the next instruction can be processed
The PC is then ______ (increased by 1) so that the next instruction can be processed
incremented
To execute a set of instructions, the processor first fetches data and instructions from memory and stores them in suitable ______
To execute a set of instructions, the processor first fetches data and instructions from memory and stores them in suitable ______
registers
What are the functions of the address bus and data bus in the processor's execution of instructions?
What are the functions of the address bus and data bus in the processor's execution of instructions?
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How does the processor fetch the next instruction from memory and prepare it for execution?
How does the processor fetch the next instruction from memory and prepare it for execution?
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What is the significance of decoding each instruction before execution?
What is the significance of decoding each instruction before execution?
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Describe the process of executing instructions in the processor.
Describe the process of executing instructions in the processor.
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Explain the initial steps involved in the processor's execution of a set of instructions.
Explain the initial steps involved in the processor's execution of a set of instructions.
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Study Notes
Processor Execution Steps
- Instructions are required to be decoded prior to execution to understand their meaning and the operations to perform.
- The Program Counter (PC) increments by 1 after each instruction fetch to point to the next instruction in sequence.
- The processor retrieves data and instructions from memory, storing them in appropriate registers for processing.
Address Bus and Data Bus Functions
- The address bus communicates memory addresses from the processor to RAM, enabling data retrieval.
- The data bus transfers actual data between the processor and memory, allowing information exchange for processing.
Fetching and Executing Instructions
- To fetch the next instruction, the processor uses the address from the Program Counter to locate the instruction in memory.
- Once fetched, the instruction is stored temporarily in a register, where it will be decoded and prepared for execution.
Importance of Instruction Decoding
- Decoding each instruction is crucial as it determines the operation type, operand usage, and how resources are allocated during execution.
- This step ensures accurate execution by translating binary code into understandable commands for the processor.
Instruction Execution Process
- The execution process involves fetching the instruction, decoding it, executing the operation, and then storing any results back in memory.
- Each cycle of fetch-decode-execute is repeated for the set of instructions until the program completes.
Initial Execution Steps of Instructions
- The processor initializes by fetching the first instruction using the starting address held in memory.
- It decodes this instruction, prepares the necessary resources, and begins execution while moving sequentially through subsequent instructions.
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Test your understanding of computer processor operation with this quiz on instruction fetching, decoding, and execution. Explore the role of the address bus, data bus, and program counter in the process.
