For a direct-mapped cache with 32KB of data and 8-word blocks. 1. What's the size of tag field if the address is 32-bit. 2. How many bits are required for the cache if the address is 32-bit, assuming a 1-bit valid field? 3. If the cache is two-way set associative, find the size of tag filed.

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For a direct-mapped cache with 32KB of data and 8-word blocks.
1. What's the size of tag field if the address is 32-bit.
2. How many bits are required for the cache if the address is 32-bit, assuming a 1-bit valid
field?
3. If the cache is two-way set associative, find the size of tag filed.
Transcribed Image Text:For a direct-mapped cache with 32KB of data and 8-word blocks. 1. What's the size of tag field if the address is 32-bit. 2. How many bits are required for the cache if the address is 32-bit, assuming a 1-bit valid field? 3. If the cache is two-way set associative, find the size of tag filed.
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