Practice - Connecting DMA Controller
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Practice Questions
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What is DMA?
💡 Hint: Think about how data is transferred in computers.
What is the main advantage of DMA over interrupt-driven I/O?
💡 Hint: Consider the context switching.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of DMA?
💡 Hint: Think about what DMA does with data.
In Cycle Stealing Mode, how does DMA affect CPU access to the bus?
💡 Hint: Remember how access is shared.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a DMA controller for a new I/O device that needs to handle high-speed data inputs. What features and specifications must be included?
💡 Hint: Focus on what high-speed input requires.
Calculate the total time required for a 10 MB file transfer using DMA in Burst Mode, where one transfer takes 0.05 seconds. How many total transfers are required?
💡 Hint: Think about how data is segmented in transfers.
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