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LtIvan
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I am thinking of building a basic computer, similar to Ben Eater's 8-bit computer. I may be building it on a PCB. However, I intend to aspire to 16-bit bus computer, because it will allow larger numbers, larger computations, larger memory, because the address is larger.
However, is it worth it? 2^9-1 = 511, which is not a practical range to work with. I want my computer to perhaps handle large problems; so, it may be useful.
16-bit Architecture:
Advantages:
Ic þancie eower,
1 Yes, there are ways to increase memory for 8-bit computers, but I am suggesting generally.
However, is it worth it? 2^9-1 = 511, which is not a practical range to work with. I want my computer to perhaps handle large problems; so, it may be useful.
16-bit Architecture:
Advantages:
- Larger Numbers,
- Larger Computations,
- Larger Memory, because the addresses are larger, which allows more memory1,
- Thus, it is more 'practical' and useful.
- Potentially Expensive,
- Large Physical Volume,
- More Complexity, which may allow more errors,
- More Power Consumption, which may require a complex power system,
Ic þancie eower,
1 Yes, there are ways to increase memory for 8-bit computers, but I am suggesting generally.