3.1.5
Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle
The Fetch, Decode, Execute Cycle
The Fetch, Decode, Execute Cycle
To process instructions and data, the processor needs to retrieve them from memory. To do this, it follows the fetch, decode, execute (FDE) cycle.
Fetch
Fetch
- The address of the next instruction to be processed is copied from the Program Counter (PC) to the Memory Address Register (MAR).
- The PC is incremented to point to the next instruction that will be needed when the cycle starts again.
- The instruction stored at the location held by the MAR is copied to the MDR.
Decode
Decode
- The Control Unit decodes the instruction and sends control signals to the component within or outside the CPU that needs to act.
Execute
Execute
- The operation indicated by the instruction is performed by the appropriate component. For example:
- The Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) performs the operation given by the Control Unit.
- The value stored by the Program Counter or Memory Address Register might be changed.
1Computational Thinking & Algorithms
1.1Computational Thinking
1.2Algorithms
1.2.1Algorithms
1.2.2Pseudocode
1.2.3Flow Diagrams
1.2.4Logical Reasoning & Debugging
1.2.5Reading Algorithms
1.2.6Correcting Algorithms
1.2.7Complete the Algorithm
1.2.8Search Algorithms
1.2.9Linear Search
1.2.10Binary Search
1.2.11Sort Algorithms
1.2.12Bubble Sort
1.2.13Insertion Sort
1.2.14End of Topic Test - Algorithms
2Programming
2.1Programming Fundamentals
2.1.1Variables & Constants
2.1.2Comments
2.1.3Input & Output
2.1.4Arithmetic Operators
2.1.5Relational Operators
2.1.6Boolean Operators
2.1.7Sequence
2.1.8Selection
2.1.9Iteration
2.1.10Subroutines
2.1.11Scope
2.1.12Data Types
2.1.13Casting
2.1.14Arrays
2.1.152D Arrays
2.1.16Lists
2.1.172D Lists
2.1.18Strings
2.1.19Syntax Errors
2.1.20Logic Errors
2.1.21Runtime Errors
2.1.22End of Topic Test - Programming
2.2Designing Code
3Hardware & Software
3.1Hardware
3.2Software
4Data
5The Internet
6Online Safety & Security
6.1Protecting Yourself Online
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1.2.5Reading Algorithms
1.2.6Correcting Algorithms
1.2.7Complete the Algorithm
1.2.8Search Algorithms
1.2.9Linear Search
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2.1Programming Fundamentals
2.1.1Variables & Constants
2.1.2Comments
2.1.3Input & Output
2.1.4Arithmetic Operators
2.1.5Relational Operators
2.1.6Boolean Operators
2.1.7Sequence
2.1.8Selection
2.1.9Iteration
2.1.10Subroutines
2.1.11Scope
2.1.12Data Types
2.1.13Casting
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2.1.16Lists
2.1.172D Lists
2.1.18Strings
2.1.19Syntax Errors
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