Practice Memory_READ_Signal: Send a signal to the memory controller to perform a read operation - 5.1.2.3.1 | Module 5: Control Unit Design | Computer Architecture
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5.1.2.3.1 - Memory_READ_Signal: Send a signal to the memory controller to perform a read operation

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Question 1

Easy

What does the Memory_READ_Signal do?

💡 Hint: Think about its role in data retrieval.

Question 2

Easy

Which register holds the address to be read in memory?

💡 Hint: Remember the register used for memory access.

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Question 1

What does the Memory_READ_Signal do?

  • Transfers data
  • Sends a signal to read data from memory
  • Stores data in registers

💡 Hint: What is the function of the signal related to memory?

Question 2

True or False: The Memory Address Register (MAR) holds the data being transferred between the CPU and memory.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the roles of these registers.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If the Memory_READ_Signal does not activate correctly, what are the potential consequences for a CPU instruction execution?

💡 Hint: Consider how critical it is for signals to function correctly.

Question 2

Consider a scenario where two CPU cores attempt to access the same memory address simultaneously. How would the Memory_READ_Signal coordinate this access?

💡 Hint: Think about multi-core CPU behaviors with shared resources.

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