Practice - Introduction to DMA (Direct Memory Access)
Practice Questions
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What does DMA stand for?
💡 Hint: Look for the acronym in previous discussions.
Name one benefit of using DMA.
💡 Hint: Think about how it frees up the CPU for other tasks.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does DMA allow peripherals to do?
💡 Hint: Focus on what DMA does for peripheral devices.
True or False: DMA can reduce the CPU load during data transfers.
💡 Hint: Consider how DMA operates relative to CPU operations.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider an embedded system that processes sensor data in real-time. How would implementing DMA improve its performance? Discuss both immediate effects and long-term benefits.
💡 Hint: Think about how DMA can facilitate the flow of critical data in real-time applications.
Design a hypothetical scenario where DMA could be detrimental to a system's performance. What type of application might lead to such a situation?
💡 Hint: Consider situations where timing and responsiveness are critical.
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