Practice - Data Transfer Modes
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Practice Questions
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What does DMA stand for?
💡 Hint: Look at the first part of the acronym.
What is the primary advantage of DMA over interrupt-driven I/O?
💡 Hint: Think about how data is transferred in both methods.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What happens during burst transfer mode?
💡 Hint: Consider how the data is handled in each mode.
Is it true that cycle stealing mode allows the CPU to perform other operations during data transfers?
💡 Hint: Think about the CPU's ability to multitask during transfers.
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Challenge Problems
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You are designing a DMA system for a new I/O device. Consider four different configurations based on the teachings of DMA architecture. What would they be, and how do they impact CPU suspension?
💡 Hint: Think about how the interconnections between devices and memory change bus access patterns.
Given that a DMA controller is set to transfer 1 MB of data in a cycle-stealing manner with a 16-bit architecture, calculate how many total transfers will occur. Discuss the efficiency compared to burst mode.
💡 Hint: Calculate how data size affects the number of transfers needed and consider the implications on CPU workload.
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