3.
Control Unit
1. Microprogramming and Microinstructions
Write a microprogram for the fetch cycle and addition cycle.
[5]
Write down the symbolic microprogram for fetch routine and
addition execute routine. [4]
Explain the microinstruction format with example. [5]
Explain the micro instruction format. [4]
Describe micro-instruction format in detail. [3]
Explain microinstruction format used in microprogramming
Control unit and write micro program for fetch cycle. [6+4]
Describe various fields in micro-instruction format with
diagram showing different fields. [6]
Explain the organization of a control memory. Discuss the
microinstruction format with the help of a suitable example.
[4+6]
Explain the address sequencer with the help of a block
diagram. Explain about microinstruction format in detail. [5+5]
2. Microprogram Sequencer and Address Sequencing
What is address sequencing? Explain the selection of address
for control memory with its block diagram. [3+7]
Define address sequencing. Explain the address sequencing
capabilities required in control memory. [3+5]
Explain with diagram the working of microprogram sequencer
for control memory. [6]
Draw the diagram of Micro-programmed sequencer for a
control memory and explain it. [10]
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Draw and explain block diagram of micro-programmed
sequencer for control memory. [5]
Explain the operation of microprogram sequencer used in
microprogrammed control unit. [5]
Explain micro program sequencer used in microprogrammed
control unit. [6]
How address of micro instruction is generated by next address
generator in control unit? Explain with suitable diagram. [8]
What factors cause a micro-programmed control unit to be
selected over a hardwired control unit? Explain with a relevant
block diagram how the address of control memory is selected
in a micro-programmed control unit. [3+7]
Explain address sequencing with the help of a block diagram.
[5]
3. Microprogrammed Control Unit Organization
Explain block diagram of micro-programmed control
organization. [4]
Explain the organization structure of a microprogram control
unit and the generation of control signals using microprogram.
[10]
Explain with block diagram of micro programmed control unit.
[5]
4. Hardwired vs Microprogrammed Control Units
Differentiate between hardwired and micro-programmed
control unit. [5]
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Differentiate between hardwired and micro-programmed
control units. How does sequencing logic work in a micro-
programmed control unit to execute a micro-program? [4+6]
Compare and contrast between hardwired and
microprogrammed control unit. [4]
What are the differences between hardwired implementation
and micro-programmed implementation of control unit?
Explain with steps involved when you are designing micro-
program control unit. [4+6]
Describe the operation of hardwired control unit with a typical
block diagram. [5]
5. Control Signals and Hardware Implementation
What are the three types of control signals? Explain the key
steps in hardware implementation of a control unit. [3+7]
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