In what fraction of all cycles is the input of the sign-extend circuit needed? What is this

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In what fraction of all cycles is the input of the sign-extend circuit needed? What is this circuit doing in cycles in which its input is not needed?


For the remaining problems in this exercise, assume that there are no pipeline stalls and that the breakdown of executed instructions is as follows:a. b. ADD 20% 30% ADDI 20% 10% NOT 0% 0% BEQ 25% 10% LW 25% 30% SW 10% 20%

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Computer Organization And Design The Hardware Software Interface

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