6.4.1 - Types of RAM
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What is the main difference between DRAM and SRAM?
💡 Hint: Think about the refreshing needs of both types.
What type of RAM is typically used for cache memory?
💡 Hint: Consider which RAM type is described as faster.
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Which type of RAM is typically slower but more cost-effective?
💡 Hint: Think about which RAM type requires regular refreshing.
True or False: SRAM requires refreshing to maintain its data.
💡 Hint: Recall how SRAM stores data using transistors.
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Design a computer architecture that maximizes performance using both DRAM and SRAM. Explain your choices.
💡 Hint: Consider how each type of RAM's characteristics can enhance system efficiency.
Evaluate the impact of increasing the size of cache memory to use up all available SRAM in a system. What factors should be considered?
💡 Hint: Think about the trade-offs involved in system memory design.
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