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What is a “stall” in the context of a pipelined computer?

A stall in pipelining occurs when the next instruction in the pipeline cannot proceed to the next stage. Pipeline Stalling introduces delays (stalls) in the pipeline to resolve hazards, ensuring that instructions are executed correctly.

Related Questions

  • Which of the following stages is not a typical stage in a basic pipeline?
  • What type of hazard occurs when a subsequent instruction needs data from a previous instruction that has not yet been completed?
  • In a 5-stage pipeline, the first instruction is an ADD, the second instruction is a LOAD that causes a 2-cycle data hazard stall, and the third instruction is a branch with a 1-cycle control hazard delay. How many clock cycles are needed to complete the execution of 5 instructions?
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