Compare and contrast an alternative computer
architecture, with the MIPS. Later, you will use this architecture (or a version of it) to discuss it in an alternative architecture discussion post. Your paper should contain the following sections:
INTRODUCTION/OVERVIEW
In this section, you will introduce architectures being compared. Summarize and give an overview of the key
aspects of your chosen architecture, as well as the MIPS
INSTRUCTION SET ARCHITECTURE
In this section compare the Instruction Set Architecture of your chosen architecture, to that of the MIPS, in detail. Include instruction and coding examples with explanations for key instructions of each type.
DATAPATH COMPARE / CONTRAST
In this section compare the Datapath components, structure, functionality, and development of your chosen architecture, to that of the MIPS, in detail. (Chapter 4 describes the MIPS Datapath in detail and will be a good
reference for the MIPS portion of this section).
CONTROL UNIT COMPARE / CONTRAST
In this section compare the Control Unit signals and functionality of your chosen architecture, to that of the
MIPS, in detail. (Chapter 4 also describes the MIPS Control Unit in detail and will be a good reference for the
MIPS portion of this section).
CONCLUSIONS
Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of your chosen architecture and the MIPS. Determine which architecture is superior and defend your choice.
The length of this paper should be 8-12 pages in length (excluding the cover page and the works cited page.
Please use a professional format (i.e. APA, MLA, Turabian, IEEE, etc. (your choice)) . You may (and should)
use your course textbook as a reference, but you must also have at least three references aside from your course textbook. Use in-text parenthetical citations and include a works-cited page at the end. Any figures,
tables, etc., should be labeled and referenced in the body of your report.
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