Tag RAM

In computer engineering, a tag RAM is used to specify which of the possible memory locations is currently stored in a CPU cache.[1][2] For a simple, direct-mapped design fast SRAM can be used. Higher associative caches usually employ content-addressable memory.

References

  1. ↑ "Cortex-R4 and Cortex-R4F Technical Reference Manual". arm.com. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
  2. ↑ "L210 Cache Controller Technical Reference Manual". arm.com. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
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