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What is the primary purpose of a Tensor Processing Unit (TPU)?
What is the primary purpose of a Tensor Processing Unit (TPU)?
- To improve cache memory hierarchy
- To enhance parallel processing capabilities
- To speed up machine learning applications (correct)
- To increase I/O transfer rate
What is a limitation of multiprocessors in computer systems?
What is a limitation of multiprocessors in computer systems?
- Improvements in one aspect do not result in proportional improvement in performance (correct)
- They require significant changes to software
- They are only used for I/O transfer rate optimization
- They cannot be used for parallel processing
What is a benefit of using multiple core processors in a computer system?
What is a benefit of using multiple core processors in a computer system?
- Reduced power consumption
- Enhanced security features
- Improved performance for single-threaded applications
- Increased parallel processing capabilities (correct)
Why do advancements in technology not always result in equal improvements in computer system performance?
Why do advancements in technology not always result in equal improvements in computer system performance?
What is an example of a technology designed to speed up machine learning applications?
What is an example of a technology designed to speed up machine learning applications?
What is the range of addresses for RAM2?
What is the range of addresses for RAM2?
What is the purpose of the decoder IC in the decoding circuit?
What is the purpose of the decoder IC in the decoding circuit?
What is the function of the CS signal in the decoding circuit?
What is the function of the CS signal in the decoding circuit?
What is the name of the 3-8 line decoder IC mentioned in the text?
What is the name of the 3-8 line decoder IC mentioned in the text?
How many RAM chips are used in the decoding circuit?
How many RAM chips are used in the decoding circuit?
What is the primary difference between combinational logic and sequential logic?
What is the primary difference between combinational logic and sequential logic?
What is the purpose of a K-map in the design of combinational logic?
What is the purpose of a K-map in the design of combinational logic?
What is the minimized expression for the digital system described by the truth table X Y Z F, YZ X YZ YZ YZ X?
What is the minimized expression for the digital system described by the truth table X Y Z F, YZ X YZ YZ YZ X?
What is the limitation of a half adder circuit?
What is the limitation of a half adder circuit?
What is the function of a full adder circuit?
What is the function of a full adder circuit?
What is the purpose of the carry-in bit in a full adder circuit?
What is the purpose of the carry-in bit in a full adder circuit?
What determines the amount of memory that can be accessed in a computer system?
What determines the amount of memory that can be accessed in a computer system?
If a computer system has 20 address lines, what is its memory capacity?
If a computer system has 20 address lines, what is its memory capacity?
What is the direction of data transfer in the Data Bus?
What is the direction of data transfer in the Data Bus?
What is the primary function of the Address Bus?
What is the primary function of the Address Bus?
What is the typical size of the Data Bus?
What is the typical size of the Data Bus?
What is the expected speed of Ethernet according to the Ethernet Alliance's 2022 technology roadmap?
What is the expected speed of Ethernet according to the Ethernet Alliance's 2022 technology roadmap?
What was the speed of Wi-Fi according to the 802.11 standard in 1997?
What was the speed of Wi-Fi according to the 802.11 standard in 1997?
What is the name of the wireless protocol that has undergone significant improvements over the years?
What is the name of the wireless protocol that has undergone significant improvements over the years?
What is the name of the interface that is considered outdated for peripheral interconnection?
What is the name of the interface that is considered outdated for peripheral interconnection?
What is the speed of Wi-Fi according to the 802.11ac standard?
What is the speed of Wi-Fi according to the 802.11ac standard?
What is the expected timeframe for the Ethernet Alliance's 2022 technology roadmap to become an IEEE standard?
What is the expected timeframe for the Ethernet Alliance's 2022 technology roadmap to become an IEEE standard?
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