Vlsisa 2
Vlsisa 2
Vlsisa 2
M.Tech 1stSemester
1. Answer all Questions (compulsory): a. What are the properties of RISC architecture? b. What do you mean by pipelining stalling?
[2*5=10]
c. If each instruction in a microprocessor takes 5 clock cycles (unpipelined) and we have a 4 stage pipeline, the ideal average CPI with the pipeline will be ________? d. What are the characteristics of RISC pipelining? e. What do you mean by Speed up in pipelining approach?
[2*10=20]
a. Discuss the hardwired control and micro-programmed control for CISC architecture? b. Explain about different pipelining hazards? How can you avoid data hazard? (5+5) c. Write short notes on any two(5+5) Cache memory Instruction level Parallelism Pipelining