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Design and Analysis of a Hardwired Control Unit for Improved Microprocessor Performance

Author(s) Jayanthi P N, V Samanyusree, Utpal Gautam, N Sachin Deshik
Country India
Abstract The performance and efficiency of microprocessors are fundamentally influenced by the architecture and opera- tional characteristics of their control units. Traditional micro- programmable control units, while flexible, often do not meet the stringent performance requirements of modern high-speed computing applications due to inherent delays in programma- bility and decision-making processes. This research presents a comprehensive study on the design, implementation, and testing of a hardwired control unit, optimized through advanced logic minimization techniques such as Karnaugh Maps and modeled using finite state machines (FSM). The hardwired approach is chosen for its potential to reduce instruction execution time and enhance the overall efficiency of microprocessor operations. The design process involved the conceptualization and imple- mentation of a prototype on Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), allowing for detailed performance testing and iterative refinements. Experimental results demonstrate that the optimized hardwired control unit significantly outperforms standard mi- croprogrammed units in terms of processing speed and power consumption. This paper details the methodologies employed, the testing procedures followed, and a critical analysis of the performance outcomes, providing a substantial contribution to the field of computer architecture with a viable solution to enhance microprocessor performance. The findings indicate that integrating a hardwired control unit with minimized logic and an FSM-based design can lead to substantial improvements in microprocessor reliability and operational efficiency, making this approach particularly suitable for systems where response time and power efficiency are crucial.
Keywords Hardwired Control Unit, Finite State Ma- chine (FSM), Karnaugh Maps, Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA), Microprocessor Performance, Computer Architecture, Logic Minimization, Performance Testing.
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Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On 2025-03-05
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.38348
Short DOI https://doi.org/g87cxf
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