4 Address
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- Discrete Mathematics: Permutation, Combination and Probability / क्रमचय, संचय एवं प्रायिकता, Set Theory, Relations, Functions, Propositional and Predicate Logic, Graph Theory, Group Theory
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- Theory of Computation: Grammar, Regular Language Properties, Moore & Mealy Machines, Turing Machines
- Compiler Design: Intro to Compilers, Lexical Analysis, Grammar & CFG, Syntax Analysis: Top-Down, Syntax Analysis: Bottom-Up, Semantic Analysis & SDT, Intermediate Code Gen, Code Optimization, Run Time Environment, Introduction to TOC, Deterministic FA (DFA), Non-Deterministic FA, Regular Expressions, Pushdown Automata & CFG, Complexity Theory
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The lecture focuses on instruction formats in computer architecture, specifically detailing the structure and implications of a 4-address instruction format. The instructor explains that instructions are classified based on the number of operands or references made within them. The 4-address format is presented as a historical method used in early computers, characterized by a specific layout including mode/opcode, two operands, a result address, and the address of the next instruction. The session highlights the simplicity of this format as a primary advantage but notes its significant drawback regarding memory space consumption due to its length. The visual aids include a blue bar diagram and handwritten red annotations illustrating data flow.
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0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00
The instructor introduces the topic "Instruction format" and explains that instructions are classified based on the number of operands or references made within them. The slide displays a diagram for a "4 Address Instruction" containing fields labeled "Mode/Opcode", "Op1", "Op2", "Result", and "Next Instruction". The text on the slide states that in early computers, these instructions were used where the first part represents mode and opcode, followed by four addresses. The instructor verbally confirms this structure, noting that the instruction includes the address of the next instruction to be executed. He emphasizes that this format was common in early computing eras before more compact formats were developed. The slide text explicitly mentions "In early computer we have used these four-address instructions".
2:00 – 4:35 02:00-04:35
The instructor elaborates on the pros and cons of the 4-address instruction format. The slide lists "Advantage" as "Very simple, easy to use easy to understand" and "Disadvantage" as "Very lengthy and occupied a lot of space". To illustrate, the instructor draws red annotations on the screen, writing the equation "c = a + b" above the diagram. He circles the "Mode/Opcode", "Op1", "Op2", "Result", and "Next Instruction" fields. He draws arrows indicating data flow, labeling operands 'a' and 'b' and the result 'c', demonstrating how the instruction fetches operands and stores the result while explicitly pointing to the next instruction address. He underlines the text "address of the next instruction" to reinforce that the instruction pointer is part of the instruction itself, making it self-contained but large. He also underlines "number of operands or reference made in the instructions" at the top.
The lesson progresses from defining the classification criteria for instruction formats to a deep dive into the specific mechanics of the 4-address instruction. By visually mapping the fields and drawing data flow arrows, the instructor clarifies how operands are fetched and results stored in a single instruction cycle. The discussion concludes by weighing the pedagogical simplicity of the format against its practical inefficiency in terms of memory usage, providing a balanced view of its historical context and limitations. The handwritten notes serve as a practical example of how a simple arithmetic operation would be encoded in this verbose format, showing that while easy to understand, it consumes significant memory space for every single instruction.