Practice - Modular Memory Design
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of the Memory Buffer Register?
💡 Hint: Think about where data stays during memory operations.
Define modular design in memory architecture.
💡 Hint: Consider how we can upgrade our memory systems easily.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of the Memory Address Register (MAR)?
💡 Hint: What keeps track of where our instructions are?
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 Problems
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How would you design a memory system needing 32K using 4K modular units?
💡 Hint: Think about how many 4K modules add up to 32K.
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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