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How many 32 K × 1 RAM chips are needed to provide a memory Capacity of 256 K- bytes?
- A.
8
- B.
128
- C.
64
(Correct Answer) - D.
32
Explanation
(c) Data
RAM chip's capacity = 32K × 1 = 32 × 1024 × 1 bits
Memory Capacity = 256K bytes = 256 × 1024 × 8 bits
Formula
Number of chips needed
= RAM Chip’s CapacityMemory Capacity
Calculation
Number of chips needed
Explanation
(c) Data
RAM chip's capacity = 32K × 1 = 32 × 1024 × 1 bits
Memory Capacity = 256K bytes = 256 × 1024 × 8 bits
Formula
Number of chips needed
= RAM Chip’s CapacityMemory Capacity
Calculation
Number of chips needed
