Practice Modular Memory Design (21.3) - Memory Organization and Instruction Representation
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Modular Memory Design

Practice - Modular Memory Design

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of the Memory Buffer Register?

💡 Hint: Think about where data stays during memory operations.

Question 2 Easy

Define modular design in memory architecture.

💡 Hint: Consider how we can upgrade our memory systems easily.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of the Memory Address Register (MAR)?

💡 Hint: What keeps track of where our instructions are?

Question 2

True or False: A modular memory design allows multiple memory types to be combined easily.

💡 Hint: How do we add more memory?

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Challenge 1 Hard

How would you design a memory system needing 32K using 4K modular units?

💡 Hint: Think about how many 4K modules add up to 32K.

Challenge 2 Hard

If you modify a memory design to support a new 18-bit instruction set, how will this change address calculations?

💡 Hint: Utilize 2 raised to the 18 power to find the possible addresses.

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