6.3.5 - Instruction Unit 7: Different Bus Architecture
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What is the main purpose of a bus in a computer system?
💡 Hint: Think about what roles different parts of a computer play.
Explain the difference between single bus and three bus architectures?
💡 Hint: Consider how many 'roads' are available for data.
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What type of bus architecture is most efficient for data transfer?
💡 Hint: Think about which setup allows the most lanes for traffic.
True or False: A single bus architecture provides the fastest possible data transfers.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how many vehicles can drive down a single lane at once.
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Design a scenario where a single bus architecture would fail to meet performance needs and propose an upgrade solution.
💡 Hint: Consider the demands of high-speed processing.
Assess control signal complexity in a system transitioning from a single bus to a three-bus architecture. What issues might arise during transition?
💡 Hint: Map out the flow of signals in each bus architecture.
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