Disadvantage of TLB

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The lecture addresses the disadvantages of the Translation Lookaside Buffer (TLB) in computer architecture, specifically focusing on the overhead associated with context switching. The instructor explains that because a TLB caches page table entries for a single process, switching to a new process often necessitates flushing the entire TLB, which is a significant performance penalty. To mitigate this, he presents solutions such as using multiple TLBs, which is expensive, or 'wiring down' critical entries. These wired-down entries, typically for kernel code, remain in the TLB across context switches to ensure efficient access to system-level data structures. The lecture uses a slide with text and a diagram to illustrate the flow from logical address to physical address and the role of the TLB in this process.

Chapters

  1. 0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00

    The instructor begins by highlighting the primary disadvantage of TLBs. The slide text explicitly states: 'TLB can hold the data of one process at a time and in case of multiple context switches TLB will be required to flush frequently.' He writes '2 MM' and '3 MM' on the slide, likely referring to the number of memory accesses or costs associated with a TLB miss versus a hit. He draws a diagram with 'P1', 'P2', 'P3' to illustrate multiple processes competing for the limited TLB space, emphasizing the need to flush the buffer when switching between these processes. The diagram on the right shows the CPU sending a logical address to the TLB, which contains page number and frame number mappings. If there is a TLB hit, the physical address is formed; if there is a miss, the page table is accessed.

  2. 2:00 – 5:00 02:00-05:00

    The instructor transitions to solutions. The slide text reads: 'Use multiple TLB's but it will be costly.' He explains that while using multiple TLBs is an option, it increases hardware cost. He then introduces the concept of 'wired down' entries, circling the text on the slide. He writes 'wired down' and explains that these entries cannot be removed. He draws arrows and writes 'P1', 'P2', 'P3' again, indicating different processes. He writes '64' and '64' (likely page table size or TLB size) to illustrate the scale of the problem. He draws a circle around the TLB entries to show which ones are protected. The slide text further clarifies: 'Some TLBs allow certain entries to be wired down, meaning that they cannot be removed from the TLB. Typically, TLB entries for kernel code are wired down.'

  3. 5:00 – 8:00 05:00-08:00

    The instructor elaborates on the 'wired down' concept. He writes 'TLB miss' and points to the page table, explaining the fallback mechanism. He draws a circle around the TLB entries again, emphasizing that some entries are permanent. He writes '64' and '64' again, likely referring to the number of entries. He emphasizes that kernel code entries are wired down, meaning they stay in the TLB even during context switches. This ensures that the kernel's page table entries are always available, reducing the overhead of reloading them every time the OS switches processes. The instructor gestures towards the diagram, showing how the physical address is formed from the frame number and offset, and how the TLB miss path leads to the page table.

The lecture effectively connects the theoretical disadvantage of TLB flushing with practical hardware solutions. By explaining the 'wired down' mechanism, the instructor clarifies how operating systems optimize memory management by preserving critical kernel entries in the TLB, balancing performance and cost. The visual aids, including the slide text and the instructor's annotations, reinforce the concept that not all TLB entries are treated equally, with kernel entries receiving special protection to maintain system efficiency.

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