Question

In a direct‐mapped cache memory system, what is the meaning of the terms

a. word

b. line

c. set

Answer 1

Solution a) Word In the cache the Word is said to be the littlest unit of information or data. (The difference is made between the read able form of cache and the littlest unit of information or data the processor will read the expected part of the word and leaves the unnecessary parts of bits.) Moreover a word in a direct-mapped cache is gotten to by its Set address and afterward its Line address. b) Line Simply Line is a series of words whereas in direct mapped cache address a Line is a series of many consecutive words. For every set, the Line address chooses the similar c) Set Sets are such that the lines which are arranged into units for a direct mapped cache system. For every set, the line address chooses the similar line.