28.2.2 - Disadvantages of Multiple Buses
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What is one advantage of multiple buses in CPU architecture?
💡 Hint: Think about how data can flow through multiple paths.
Name a disadvantage of using multiple buses.
💡 Hint: Consider what it takes to build each bus.
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What is a major disadvantage of multiple buses in CPU architecture?
💡 Hint: Think about what is added with more buses.
True or False: Diminishing returns mean that every addition of a bus guarantees improved performance.
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between input and output.
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Design a theoretical CPU with multiple buses while addressing both performance and cost issues. What would be your approach?
💡 Hint: Lay out your CPU architecture on paper for clarity.
Evaluate a case where a company opted for a multiple bus architecture but faced performance issues. What improvements would you suggest?
💡 Hint: Think about which processes truly benefit from parallelism.
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