GATE 1992

Question 13

Bit-slice processors

A	Can be cascaded to get any desired word length processor
B	speed of operation is independent of the word length configured
C	don’t contain anything equivalent of program counter in a ‘normal’ microprocessor
D	contain only the data path of a ‘normal’ CPU `

Question 13 Explanation:

Bit string is a technique for constructing a processor from modules of processors of smaller bit width, for the purpose of increasing word length.

Correct Answer: A

Question 13 Explanation:

Bit string is a technique for constructing a processor from modules of processors of smaller bit width, for the purpose of increasing word length.