| Aspect | Hardwired Control | Microprogrammed Control |
| Control Signal Generation | Control signals are generated directly by hardware circuits using combinational logic. | Control signals are generated by executing microinstructions stored in control memory (e.g., ROM or PLA). |
| Flexibility | Limited flexibility. Changing the instruction set or control logic may require redesigning hardware circuits. | More flexible. Control logic can be modified by updating the microprogram stored in control memory without changing hardware. |
| Complexity | Less complex. Control logic is implemented using hardware circuits, which can be simpler in design. | More complex. Control logic is defined by microprograms, which may involve more overhead in terms of memory and execution time. |
| Speed | Generally faster. Control signals are generated directly without additional interpretation. | Potentially slower. Microinstruction fetching and execution may introduce overhead compared to direct hardware control. |
| Design Effort | Requires more design effort upfront to design and implement hardware circuits for control logic. | Requires less initial design effort. Control logic can be defined and modified at a higher level of abstraction using microprograms. |
| Debugging and Testing | Harder to debug and test due to the complexity of hardware circuits and potential for errors in wiring. | Easier to debug and test. Microprograms can be modified and tested without changing hardware, facilitating debugging and validation. |
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