Practice Modular Memory Design (21.3) - Memory Organization and Instruction Representation

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Question 1.
What is the purpose of the Memory Buffer Register?
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Think about where data stays during memory operations.
Question 2.
Define modular design in memory architecture.
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Consider how we can upgrade our memory systems easily.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of the Memory Address Register (MAR)?
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What keeps track of where our instructions are?
4Question 4.
True or False: A modular memory design allows multiple memory types to be combined easily.
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How do we add more memory?
Question 5.
How would you design a memory system needing 32K using 4K modular units?
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Think about how many 4K modules add up to 32K.
Question 6.
If you modify a memory design to support a new 18-bit instruction set, how will this change address calculations?
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Utilize 2 raised to the 18 power to find the possible addresses.

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