Processing Delayed Branching Instructions - Fujitsu FR Family Instruction Manual

5.4.2

Processing Delayed Branching Instructions

The FR family CPU processes delayed branching instructions with an apparent
execution speed of 1 cycle, regardless of whether branching conditions are satisfied or
not satisfied. When branching occurs, this is one cycle faster than using
non-delayed branching instructions.
However, the apparent order of instruction processing is inverted in cases where
branching occurs.
■ Examples of Processing Delayed Branching Instructions
Figure 5.4-3 shows an example of processing a delayed branching instruction when branching conditions
are satisfied.
In this example, the branch destination instruction, "ST R2,@R13" is executed after the instruction "ST
R2,@R12" in the delay slot. As a result, the branching instruction has an apparent execution speed of one
cycle. However, the instruction "ST R2,@R12" in the delay slot is executed before the branch destination
instruction "ST R2,@R13" and therefore the apparent order of processing is inverted.
Figure 5.4-3 Example: Processing a Delayed Branching Instruction (Branching Condition Satisfied)
LD @R10, R1
LD @R11, R2
ADD R1, R3
BNE:D TestOK(branching conditions satisfied)
ST R2, @R12(delay slot instruction)
ST R2, @R13(branch destination instruction)
: PC change
Figure 5.4-4 shows an example of processing a delayed branching instruction when branching conditions
are not satisfied.
In this example the delay slot instruction "ST R2,@R12" is executed without being canceled. As a result,
the program is processed in the order in which it is written. The branching instruction requires an apparent
processing time of one cycle.
Figure 5.4-4 Example: Processing a Delayed Branching Instruction (Branching Conditions Not Satisfied)
LD @R10, R1
LD @R11, R2
ADD R1, R3
BNE:D TestOK (branching conditions not satisfied)
ST R2, @R12 (delay slot instruction)
ADD #4, R12
CHAPTER 5 PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION FOR THE FR FAMILY CPU
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