Interconnection Structure Between Processor & Memory
Presented by: [Your Name]
Subject: Computer Architecture
Assalamu Alaikum and good [morning/afternoon], everyone.
Today, I will be presenting on a very important topic in computer architecture -
"Interconnection Structure Between Processor and Memory."
This is a fundamental concept that helps us understand how the CPU communicates with memory
to perform tasks.
Outline of the Presentation
1. Introduction
2. Main Components of Interconnection
3. Types of Interconnection Structures
4. Importance of Interconnection
5. Conclusion
Here is a quick overview of what I will cover in this presentation.
Main Components of Interconnection
- Data Bus: Carries actual data (Bidirectional)
- Address Bus: Carries memory location (Unidirectional)
- Control Bus: Sends commands like Read/Write (Unidirectional)
These three buses work together to ensure that the CPU and memory can communicate properly.
Types of Interconnection Structures
- Single Bus: Shared bus, simple but slower
- Multiple Bus: Separate buses, faster performance
- Crossbar Switch: Direct paths, very fast but costly
- Multistage Network: Uses switches, scalable and efficient
Each type has its own advantages and is used depending on cost, speed, and system size.
Conclusion
The interconnection structure plays a critical role in how efficiently the processor and memory
interact.
Using data, address, and control buses, the CPU reads and writes data to memory.
The type of structure affects performance, speed, and cost.
Understanding this helps us design better and faster computer systems.
Thank you for your attention.