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What should the ALU control signals be to output a subtraction?

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The ALU control signals required for subtraction include setting the carry-in to 1, setting the appropriate opcode, and activating the subtraction control signal.

Step-by-step explanation:

The ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) control signals required to output a subtraction operation depend on the design of the specific ALU. However, in a typical ALU, the control signals for subtraction would include:

  • Set the carry-in to 1
  • Set the operation code (opcode) to indicate subtraction (e.g., in a 4-bit ALU, opcode=0010)
  • Activate the subtraction control signal

These control signals would enable the ALU to perform the subtraction operation.

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