In DMA transfer scheme, the transfer scheme other than burst mode is

2011

In DMA transfer scheme, the transfer scheme other than burst mode is

Answer: C. cycle stealing techniqueDirect Memory Access (DMA) transfer schemes are primarily categorized into Burst Mode and Cycle Stealing Mode. While Burst Mode allows the DMA controller to…

  1. A.

    cycle technique

  2. B.

    stealing technique

  3. C.

    cycle stealing technique

  4. D.

    cycle bypass technique

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Correct answer: C

Direct Memory Access (DMA) transfer schemes are primarily categorized into Burst Mode and Cycle Stealing Mode. While Burst Mode allows the DMA controller to transfer a block of data continuously, Cycle Stealing Mode transfers data one word at a time by stealing bus cycles. Thus, the scheme other than burst mode is Cycle Stealing Mode.

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