Q1.
a) With a proper block diagram describe the operation of the micro-sequencer.
b) Compare the Horizontal Micro Code and Vertical Micro Code.
c) Describe the associative mapping method and state its merits over direct mapping method.
Q2.
a) What do you mean by the term RS 232-C standard? Describe the signals related with it.
b) State the characteristics of RISC Processor. What do you mean by the speculative execution of Instructions? Is it a characteristic of the RISC Processor?
c) Give the flow-chart for restoring the method for division.
Q3.
a) With a neat diagram, describe the working of Priority of Interrupt hardware circuit by using Priority encoder. State its merits over Daisy Chaining Method.
b) In brief describe the VLIW and EPIC architecture.