Gate2017 cs Q61

61A cache memory unit with capacity of N words and block size of B words is to be designed. If it is designed as a direct mapped cache, the length of the TAG field is 10 bits. If the cache unit is now designed as a 16-way set-associative cache, the length of the TAG field is ______ bits.

Note – Numerical Type question

Option : A
Explanation :

where T is the required length of TAG field
∴ T = 14

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