Suppose the computer has an instruction format with space for an opcode and either three register values or one register value and an address. What are the various instruction formats that could be used for an ADD instruction on this machine?

Suppose the computer has an instruction format with space for an opcode and either three register values or one register value and an address. What are the various instruction formats that could be used for an ADD instruction on this machine?

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Systems Architecture

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Author:Stephen D. Burd

Publisher:Stephen D. Burd

Chapter4: Processor Technology And Architecture

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Problem 15VE: A(n) ________________ instruction always alters the instruction execution sequence. A(n)...

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