37. Explain the difference between hardwired control and microprogrammed control.
Hardwired Control Unit:
When the control signals are generated by hardware using conventional logic design techniques, the control unit is said to be hardwired.
Micro programmed control unit:
A control unit whose binary control variables are stored in memory is called a micro programmed control unit.
Differences between hardwired control and microprogramed control :
Hardwired control :
Microprogramed control: