Practice - Buses in Microprocessors
Practice Questions
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What does the Data Bus do?
💡 Hint: Think about data flow.
Is the Address Bus bi-directional or unidirectional?
💡 Hint: Consider where the addresses are going.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What type of bus carries data between components?
💡 Hint: Look for the bus responsible for data transfer.
True or False: The Address Bus carries data back to the CPU.
💡 Hint: Consider the function of the Address Bus.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple microprocessor architecture that includes Data, Address, and Control buses, explaining how each type of bus contributes to the overall functionality.
💡 Hint: Focus on how the buses interact with each other in your diagram.
Evaluate the expected performance difference between a microprocessor with a 16-bit Data Bus and one with a 32-bit Data Bus under similar workloads. Provide reasoning behind your evaluation.
💡 Hint: Consider the bit width's impact on data bandwidth.
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