Practice Memory Address Register (mar) (29.2.6) - Three Bus Architecture

Practice: Memory Address Register (MAR)

Lesson 29.2.6Three Bus Architecture

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Question 1.
What does the Memory Address Register (MAR) do?
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Think about the function of the register that deals with memory addresses.
Question 2.
In which architecture does the MAR have only a single port?
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Consider how many buses are involved in the architecture.
3Question 3.
What is the primary role of the Memory Address Register (MAR)?
- To hold data
- To hold memory addresses
- To control CPU operations
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Focus on what kind of data the MAR handles.
4Question 4.
In a three-bus architecture, how many ports does the MAR have?
- True
- False
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Question 5.
Design a new architecture that combines the advantages of both single-bus and three-bus systems. Explain how you would ensure efficiency while minimizing latency.
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Consider what functionalities from both systems can be beneficial.
Question 6.
Evaluate the performance differences between a CPU utilizing MAR in a three-bus architecture and one in a single-bus architecture. What factors affect the processing speed?
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Think about the data flow speed and efficiency differences.

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