What is the format of a memory address as it is viewed by the cache; that is, what are the sizes of the tag and offset fields in the memory address?

Q: Design a direct-mapped cache with 128 KB that uses 32-bits and 16 bytes per block. Calculate: -How…

A: Given:   Cache size = 128kb  Pysical address = 32-bits  Block Size = 16 bytes.

Q: What should the processor do if a cache request cannot be satisfied while a block is being written…

A: The answer for the above question is given in the below step for your reference.

Q: Suppose a computer using fully associative cache has 224 bytes of byte-addressable main memory and a…

A: Size of tag and offset fields The memory with 224 bytes consists of 24 addressable bytes. Hence 24…

Q: Suppose a computer using direct-mapped cache has 232 bytes of byte-addressable main memory and a…

A: Given Information is as follow: Size of the main memory = 2^32 bytes. Size of cache = 1024 bytes…

Q: A cache hit is when the desired data is already located in the cache RAM. O True False

A: There is a significant gap between processor speed and cache speed. to reduce this gap Cache Memory…

Q: In the context of a memory block, what does the word "address space" refer to?

A: The amount of memory allotted for all potential addresses for a computational object, such as a…

Q: Suppose a computer using fully associative cache has 224 words of main memory and a cache of 512…

A: The computer is exploitation absolutely associative cache. Size of the most memory = 224 Bytes Size…

Q: What is the format of a memory address as seen by the cache; that is, what are the sizes of the tag…

A: Introduction: We must determine the format of a memory address as seen by the cache and the sizes of…

Q: For a cache memory of size 32 KB, how many cache lines (blocks) does the cache hold for block sizes…

A: Introduction : Given , cache size is = 32 KB block size = 32 byte or 64 byte we have to calculate…

Q: what is the difference between cache and register

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Q: The width of the physical address on a machine is 30 bits. The width of the tag field in a 64 KB, 16…

A: Given Data : Bits for physical address = 30 bits Width of tag field = 64 KB Set associativity = 16…

Q: Cache memory acts between

A: Given: Cache memory acts between

Q: What function does the block structure in main memory and cache serve?

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Q: What is the format of a memory address as seen by the cache, i.e., what are the sizes of the tag and…

A: Cache memory: It is the memory which is very nearest to the CPU. The frequently used information is…

Q: Mention what is the simplest way to determine cache locations in which to store memory blocks?

A: Direct Mapping is the simplest method for determining cache locations in which to store Memory…

Q: One of the major functional characteristics of computer memory is latency. For the latency it is…

A: Computer memory latency is the time taken between initiating a request for a byte in memory until it…

Q: The write buffer returns a block to main memory while the processor issues a request that cannot be…

A: The above question is solved in step 2 :-

Q: A block from the write buffer is being sent back to main memory, and the processor makes a request…

A: When a Processor needs to comment, it first checks to see if the address to which it needs to write…

Q: If the RAM has a two byte data word and address bits are grouped for direct mapping with a cache…

A: The memory bits are organized as Tag(14) index(9) offset(5)

Q: During the process of writing a block back to the main memory from the write buffer, what should…

A: The cache will be able to fulfill the request since, otherwise, it would be idle while the writing…

Q: To get to a memory location in a shared-memory architecture, the time it takes to get there might be…

A: The shared memory architecture utilizes the two types described below: (1) Uniform memory access…

Q: What are the benefits that come with using a cache that does not block?

A: What are the benefits that come with using a cache that does not block answer in below step.

Q: At the same time as a block is being sent back to main memory from the write buffer, the processor…

A: The above question is solved in step 2 :-

Q: Question 1 Listen Cache memory is faster than the registers. True False Question 2 Listen The…

A: Here in this multiple question we have asked weather the statement is true or false..

Q: Suppose a computer using fully associative cache has 224 bytes of byte-addressable main memory and a…

A: Offset bits = log (2^6) = 6 bits.

Q: In a memory block, what does the term "address space" mean?

A: A memory block is a group of one or more contiguous chars.

Q: Cache access time is 30 ns and main memory access time is 100 ns. What is the total memory access…

A: Effective memory access time = Cache hit ratio*(cache access time) + cache miss*(cache miss…

Q: At the same time as the processor is making a request to the cache, a block that was previously…

A: Explanation: When a Processor has to make a comment, it first checks to see whether the address to…

Q: A certain computer system is consisting of 32 GB main memory and 32 MB cache memory. The cache uses…

A: Given: A certain computer system is consisting of 32 GB main memory and 32 MB cachememory. The cache…

Q: A load that misses in (all levels of) the cache and is serviced by main memory takes about how long…

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Q: Fill the table below using the direct mapping function (starting memory address of the block) of the…

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Q: A CPU has 32-bit memory address and a 256 KB cache memory. The cache is organized as a 4-way set…

A: Given data is  cpu has 32 bit memory address and 256 cache memory  4 way set associative cache with…

Q: What is the easiest way to determine cache locations in which to store memory blocks?

A: Answer is in step 2

Q: Assume 32 bit memory addresses , which are byte addresses. You have direct mapped cache with…

A: Block size = 8 bytes So block offset bits = 3 bits Total # of cache blocks = 128 So index bits = 7…

Q: A cache system is to be designed to store data from a 256 MB memory space. If each block of main…

A: According to the asked question, the solution is given below with a proper explanation. According to…

Q: If the RAM has a two byte data word and address bits are grouped for direct mapping with a cache…

A: Balance bits = 5 bits so block offset = 5 pieces  Limit of square = 2^5 = 32 Bytes  Address =…

Q: What is the total number of blocks in the cache?

A: Solution 1) We know 1 word = 16 bits Main memory size = 48 bits and each block consists of a…

Q: Suppose a computer using fully associative cache has 216 bytes of byte-addressable main memory and a…

A: Fully-associative cache: A fully associative cache is more flexible mapping than direct mapping. In…

Q: It is important to differentiate between a cache that is completely associative and one that is…

A: Definition: In a full associative cache mapping, every block in main memory can be assigned to any…

Q: sical Address format the Cach d size are same (with word si the Physical Address format Memory. If…

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Q: A cache has a line size of 64 bit. to determine which bytes within a cache line an address point to,…

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Q: A computer system has the segmented paging for virtual memory. The memory is byte addressable. Both…

A: Given data: virtual( Process size ) and physical address( Main Memory size) spaces :  216 bytes…

Q: What is the memory allocation procedure? Distinguish between logical and physical addresses using…

A: Introduction: The memory allocation method provides real or virtual memory space to computer…

Q: What are the advantages of using a nonblocking cache?

A: Introduction: Non-blocking caches are those that can handle several memory requests at the same…

Q: A unified cache is a cache that holds both data and instructions.

A: (Q1)True,If there is a single cache at a known level that holds both data and instructions, then it…

Q: How a physically addressed cache might be merged with virtual memory is discussed in detail in this…

A: INTRODUCTION: Virtual memory: It is a temporary segment of volatile memory created on the storage…

Q: What happens if the processor sends a request to the cache while a write buffer block is being…

A: Introduction: The cache will be able to satisfy the request since it will be idle while the writing…

Q: The Hamming ECC is used to __________ .     place data at the correct address     detect errors…

A: Hamming ECC : It stands for Hamming Error Correcting CodeIt is a method of detecting and correcting…

Q: Suppose a computer using direct-mapped cache has 232 bytes of byte-addressable main memory and a…

A: Introduction of  Cache Mapping: A cache is the fastest memory and used to increase the speed of the…