The Integrated Course Activity gives students a hands-on experience with popular simulation tools, such as Logisim. This exercise walks them through the lifecycle of a processor's instruction, from fetching to execution and result write-back, at each stage of the instruction. Students learn how processors execute instructions, interface with memory, and control program flow through hands-on engagement in this process. This immersive experience bridges theory and application, deepening their understanding of processor functionality and system design.
Processor Module Design
Special Function Register
Processor Status Word