Practice Initial Configuration with DMA Controller - 29.3.1 | 29. Overview of DMA and Interrupt Driven I/O | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What does DMA stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the role of memory in data transfer.

Question 2

Easy

What is burst transfer mode?

💡 Hint: Reflect on how data is delivered in one go.

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Question 1

What is the main function of a DMA controller?

  • To transfer data between memory and CPU
  • To handle data transfer between memory and peripherals
  • To execute programs

💡 Hint: Focus on the primary role of DMA.

Question 2

True or False: DMA transfers pause the CPU's operations for the entire duration of transfer.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the differences between interrupt-driven I/O and DMA.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a simple DMA controller architecture labeling all the parts and explaining their functions.

💡 Hint: Think about how each component interacts with the others.

Question 2

If a DMA controller transfers 256 KB of data in burst mode, how long will the CPU be suspended if the transfer rate is 1 MB/s?

💡 Hint: Use your understanding of data sizes and transfer rates.

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