Practice Dynamic Ram (dram) Interfacing (3.2.2) - Memory Interfacing and Data Transfer Mechanisms
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Dynamic RAM (DRAM) Interfacing

Practice - Dynamic RAM (DRAM) Interfacing

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary reason that DRAM requires refreshing?

💡 Hint: Think about how data is stored in DRAM.

Question 2 Easy

What does RAS stand for in DRAM?

💡 Hint: Consider what RAS does when addressing DRAM.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of RAS in DRAM?

To activate the data bus
To latch the row address
To refresh data

💡 Hint: Think about the first step in accessing DRAM data.

Question 2

True or False: DRAM does not require refreshing like SRAM.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how data is stored in DRAM compared to SRAM.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A DRAM chip requires 256KB of memory. If it uses 8 bits per cell and a multiplexed addressing scheme, how many address lines will it need?

💡 Hint: Consider how memory size translates to addressable locations.

Challenge 2 Hard

How would you design a DRAM controller that minimizes interruptions due to refresh cycles while ensuring data integrity? Discuss your approach.

💡 Hint: Think about utilizing idle times effectively.

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