1. A memory system with cache memory has an 8-bit word address.  The direct-mapped mapping technique is used.  The cache memory has 8 cache blocks.  Each cache block contains 4 words.  How many bits are used for the tag field in the cache?

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1. A memory system with cache memory has an 8-bit word address.  The direct-mapped mapping technique is used.  The cache memory has 8 cache blocks.  Each cache block contains 4 words.  How many bits are used for the tag field in the cache?

2. A memory system with cache memory has an 8-bit word address.  The direct-mapped mapping technique is used.  The cache memory has 8 cache blocks.  Each cache block contains 4 words.  Which cache block is word 43 mapped to?

3. A memory system with cache memory has an 8-bit word address.  The direct-mapped mapping technique is used.  The cache memory has 8 cache blocks.  Each cache block contains 4 words.  What is the tag of word 43?

 

 

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