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HACK Computer

• Computer built in Nand2Tetris course
• HACK Computer Implementation

Diagram

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Parts

• Reset Button
• Data Memory (RAM)
• Instruction Memory (ROM)
• HACK CPU (performs instructions)
  • 3 registers in CPU:
    • D (16-bit value)
    • A Instruction (CPU) (16-bit value)
    • M (16-bit register adressed by A)

Characteristics

• 16-bit machine
• Instruction bus, data bus, address bus
  • Highways???
• Can use Binary or symbolic language
  • Refer to HACK Programming

Processes

Running a Program

1. Load the program into the ROM
2. Press reset
3. Tada

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