Memory Hierarchy & Cache in Computers

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This coursework introduces the concept of memory hierarchy, exploring its purpose, objectives, and characteristics. It provides a detailed understanding of cache systems, emphasising temporal and spatial locality principles, which are key for optimising performance. The module delves into evaluating cache efficiency through concepts like hit ratio and Average Memory Access Time (AMAT). Additionally, different cache mapping techniques, including direct, fully associative, and set-associative...