Practice DMA Controller Operation - 3.5.2 | Module 3: Memory Interfacing and Data Transfer Mechanisms | Microcontroller
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Question 1

Easy

What does DMA stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about how data is managed in memory.

Question 2

Easy

Name one register in a DMA controller.

💡 Hint: Consider what information may need to be stored.

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Question 1

What does DMA stand for?

  • Direct Memory Access
  • Data Memory Access
  • Direct Module Access

💡 Hint: Remember what makes DMA unique in terms of CPU involvement.

Question 2

True or False: In burst mode, DMA allows the CPU access to the bus.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to bus control during DMA operations.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Imagine you are tasked with designing a DMA system for a new multimedia application that frequently streams high-definition video. What key aspects would you consider?

💡 Hint: Think about the performance bottlenecks in video streaming.

Question 2

Create a detailed flow chart to illustrate the DMA controller's operation during a typical data transfer process. Include registers and modes.

💡 Hint: Visualize the sequential steps taken during a DMA operation.

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