Question on: SS2 ICT - Central Processing Unit (CPU)

How does the Control Unit ensure that instructions are executed in the correct sequence within a CPU?

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The Control Unit manages the instruction execution process by fetching instructions from memory, decoding them to understand the required operation, and then generating control signals to coordinate the activities of various components. It uses a clock signal to synchronize the timing of these activities. Each instruction's execution is broken down into micro-steps, and the Control Unit ensures that these micro-steps occur in the correct sequence. It also manages branching and conditional execution, ensuring that the correct paths are taken based on program logic.

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