(a) Compute the size of the cache shown below. (b) Compute the total number of b

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(a) Compute the size of the cache shown below. (b) Compute the total number of bits required to implement this cache for the Intrinsity FastMATH embedded fast microprocessor (this number represents the total amount of memory needed for storing all data, tags, and valid bits.

(a) Compute the size of the cache shown below. (b) Compute the total number of bits required to implement this cache for the Intrinsity FastMATH embedded fast microprocessor (this number represents the total amount of memory needed for storing all data, tags, and valid bits.

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a. ANSWER

Since , there are 256 entries with 32 block of entries with 1 associativity
            Ans: The size of cache is :Cache Size = #sets * block size * associativity

                                                                    = 256 * 32 * 1 = 8KB.

b. ANSWER

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