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29.1.3.2 - Cycle Stealing Mode

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Question 1

Easy

What does Cycle Stealing Mode allow the CPU to do during a DMA operation?

💡 Hint: Think about how the CPU's functioning can overlap with DMA.

Question 2

Easy

True or False: In Cycle Stealing, the DMA transfers data in large chunks without interruption.

💡 Hint: Consider how DMA operates and handles bus control.

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Question 1

What is the primary advantage of Cycle Stealing Mode?

  • CPU can run tasks while DMA transfers data
  • High throughput
  • Reduces context switching
  • No CPU wait

💡 Hint: Think about how operations can run concurrently.

Question 2

True or False: In Cycle Stealing, the CPU must wait until DMA transfers are complete before executing further instructions.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when both systems share the bus.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Imagine a real-time audio processing system using DMA. Discuss how Cycle Stealing could optimize performance compared to Burst Mode.

💡 Hint: Consider how real-time systems prioritize processing without lags.

Question 2

You are designing a system requiring high-speed data transfer. Give pros and cons of implementing Cycle Stealing versus Burst Mode.

💡 Hint: Evaluate requirements for speed vs. task engagement within the system.

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