28.3.3 - Memory Data Register
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What is the primary function of the Memory Data Register?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during a data transfer.
What is one disadvantage of a single-bus architecture?
💡 Hint: Remember how operations are performed in sequence.
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What does the Memory Data Register (MDR) do?
💡 Hint: Think about its role in data transfer.
In which architecture can the MDR send data to multiple outputs simultaneously?
💡 Hint: Consider the advantage of multiple buses.
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Design a scenario involving an application that performs multiple data accesses simultaneously. How would a three-bus architecture with an efficient MDR improve this process?
💡 Hint: Think about how delaying operations could affect overall efficiency.
Assuming we want to upgrade a single-bus architecture to a three-bus system. How would changes in the MDR improve overall CPU performance? What specific design choices would you implement?
💡 Hint: Consider both hardware improvements and the implications of software efficiency.
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