Practice - Initial Configuration with DMA Controller
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Practice Questions
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What does DMA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of memory in data transfer.
What is burst transfer mode?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how data is delivered in one go.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main function of a DMA controller?
💡 Hint: Focus on the primary role of DMA.
True or False: DMA transfers pause the CPU's operations for the entire duration of transfer.
💡 Hint: Remember the differences between interrupt-driven I/O and DMA.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple DMA controller architecture labeling all the parts and explaining their functions.
💡 Hint: Think about how each component interacts with the others.
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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