Question

What is the meaning of $16 \times 8$ organization with respect to memory chip?

• A. 8 words of 16 bits each
• B. 16 bits $\times$ 8 bits
• C. 16 words of 8 bits each
• D. 16 words of 8 bytes each

Hint:

For memory organization written as $M \times N$, remember: $M$ represents the number of memory locations and $N$ represents the number of bits stored in each location.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Memory organization is commonly represented in the form: \[ \text{Number of Words} \times \text{Bits per Word} \] The first number indicates the total number of addressable memory locations, while the second number indicates the size of each location in bits. Step-by-Step Evaluation:
• Interpret the first value: The number 16 indicates that there are 16 addressable memory words.
• Interpret the second value: The number 8 indicates that each word stores 8 bits.
• Combine the interpretation: Therefore, the memory chip contains 16 separate memory locations, each capable of storing 8 bits. Conclusion: A memory organization of $16 \times 8$ means 16 words of 8 bits each. Hence, option (C) is correct.