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Hi, how do you go about figuring out how many memory chips are needed to design a memory unit that contains 64k 8 bit words and each memory chip is 4096x4?
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The purpose of designing a 64k 8 Bit Word Memory Unit is to create a memory storage unit that can hold 64 kilobytes of data, with each word being 8 bits in size. This allows for efficient storage and retrieval of large amounts of data in electronic devices.
The "64k" refers to the memory unit's capacity, which is 64 kilobytes. The "8 Bit" refers to the size of each word in the memory unit, which is 8 bits or 1 byte.
A total of 16 chips are needed for a 64k 8 Bit Word Memory Unit with 4096x4 chips. This is because each chip has a capacity of 4 kilobytes, and 16 chips with 4 kilobytes each adds up to 64 kilobytes.
The benefit of using 4096x4 chips is that it allows for a higher storage capacity in a smaller space. This is because each chip has a higher density of memory cells, resulting in a more compact design.
Yes, the 64k 8 Bit Word Memory Unit can be expanded by adding more chips. However, the number of chips needed for expansion will depend on the capacity of each individual chip and the desired increase in storage capacity.