Practice Decoding Logic And Memory Chip Selection (3.1.2) - Memory Interfacing and Data Transfer Mechanisms
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Decoding Logic and Memory Chip Selection

Practice - Decoding Logic and Memory Chip Selection

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does decoding logic help the CPU do?

💡 Hint: Think about how the CPU communicates with memory.

Question 2 Easy

Define Chip Select signal.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when the CPU signals a memory chip.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of decoding logic in a microcomputer system?

To manage CPU power usage
To select the appropriate memory chip
To enhance processing speed

💡 Hint: Focus on the primary function of decoding logic.

Question 2

True or False: Full decoding can lead to address overlaps in memory selection.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how full decoding operates.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple memory system using full decoding for two 4KB memory chips. Provide the required address mapping and Chip Select logic.

💡 Hint: Plan the chip ranges and control logic carefully.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how address aliasing can create issues when multiple addresses are allocated to the same memory chip. Provide a scenario.

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when reading/writing to overlapping addresses.

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