Discuss two ways to increase the maximum bus data transfer rate
Increase the clock rate, or increase the data transfer unit size (the number of data lines). The evolution of parallel system buses is marked by steady increases in data bus size and more gradual increases in clock rate. However, these increases work against one another, with each increase in data bus size making clock rate increases more difficult. Increasing clock rate in serial channels is much easier.
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A) 5S + 3.5W ? 160. B) Min 5S + 3.5 W. C) Max 5S + 3.5 W. D) Min 5S + 3.5W ? 160.
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