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The '''register file (RF)'''  
The '''register file (RF)''' allows the ALU to choose two registers at the same time. It is also called a '''multi-port memory'''.
 
It has read ports ''R<sub>a</sub>'' R<sub>b</sub> and write port ''W''. Three [[Multiplexer|multiplexers]] can handle which one is taken.
 
It has a clock to wait for calculations to complete.
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Latest revision as of 16:35, 19 April 2024

The register file (RF) allows the ALU to choose two registers at the same time. It is also called a multi-port memory.

It has read ports Ra Rb and write port W. Three multiplexers can handle which one is taken.

It has a clock to wait for calculations to complete.