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**What This Document Is**
This document contains lecture materials related to MIPS (Microprocessor without Interlocked Pipeline Segments) assembly language programming, specifically focusing on concepts presented in Lecture 15 of CPEG 222 at the University of Delaware. It serves as a companion resource to the course’s exploration of microprocessor systems and provides a deeper dive into key aspects of MIPS instruction set architecture (ISA). The material prepares students for Project 2, a practical application of the concepts discussed.
**Why This Document Matters**
This resource is invaluable for students enrolled in CPEG 222 who are seeking to solidify their understanding of MIPS assembly language. It’s particularly helpful when working on programming assignments involving memory access, branching, and jumps. Students preparing for Project 2 will find this document essential for understanding the required configurations and functionalities. It’s best utilized during study sessions, while completing homework, or as a reference while implementing code.
**Topics Covered**
* MIPS Memory Access Instructions (load word, store word, load byte, store byte)
* MIPS Control Flow Instructions (branches and jumps)
* Conditional Branching and Implementation of Comparisons
* Unconditional Jumps and Addressing Modes
* Compiling High-Level Constructs (if statements, loops) into MIPS Assembly
* Interrupt Configuration relevant to Project 2
* Utilizing the `slt` (set on less than) instruction for conditional logic
**What This Document Provides**
* Detailed explanations of MIPS instruction formats.
* Insights into how high-level programming concepts translate into assembly code.
* Examples illustrating the use of various MIPS instructions.
* References to specific sections within the course textbook for further study.
* A foundation for understanding interrupt handling and configuration within the MIPS architecture, as it applies to the project requirements.
* A review of PC-relative addressing and pseudo-direct addressing.