Organization of Memory Device
Organization of Memory Device Modern memory has the same basic configuration as magnetic core memory although the rings have been replaced…
Memory-Processor Interfacing
Memory-Processor Interfacing The previous topic presented the input and output lines for a memory device. These lines are shared across…
Memory Terminology
Memory Terminology There are many different purposes for memory in the operation of a computer. Some memory is meant to…
Characteristic of Hard Drive
Characteristic of Hard Drive At the bottom of the hierarchy is long-term, high-capacity storage. This type of storage is slow…
Cache RAM
Cache RAM Even with increases in hard drive performance, it will never be practical to execute programs or access data…
Registers
Registers At the top of the memory, the hierarchy is a set of memory cells called registers. A register is…