For a 32 KB byte-addressable memory, the width of the address bus will be:

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For a 32 KB byte-addressable memory, the width of the address bus will be:

Answer: C. 15Address-bus width depends on the number of addressable locations. 32 KB = 32 × 1024 bytes = 32768 bytes 32768 = 215 addressable byte locations To select 215…

  1. A.

    10

  2. B.

    12

  3. C.

    15

  4. D.

    16

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Correct answer: C

Address-bus width depends on the number of addressable locations.

  • 32 KB = 32 × 1024 bytes = 32768 bytes

  • 32768 = 215 addressable byte locations

  • To select 215 locations, the address bus needs 15 lines

Correct answer: 15

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