How many address lines are needed to address each memory location in a 2048 ×…
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How many address lines are needed to address each memory location in a 2048 × 4 memory chip?
- A.
8
- B.
12
- C.
11
- D.
10
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Correct answer: C
The number of address lines depends on the total number of memory locations, not the data width. For 2048 locations, we solve $2^n = 2048$. Since $2^{11} = 2048$, 11 address lines are needed.