I've posted this question. In detail, how would you access the diagnostics on the master computer onboard the vehicle? The trouble code analyser accesses part of that area, then you clear the code and fix the part and away you go.......... I would like to analyse the engine as its running and be able to access that data from time to time.
A CPU is needed to do anything with a computer, including accessing the internet.
Random Access
Many CPUs have what is known as a CPU cache. The function of this CPU cache is to speed up access to data.
A desktop saves memory in the CPU. When one wants to access information, the random access memory, or RAM, is used. The amount of memory a computer has depends on the size of the CPU.
Fast access memory which is inside the actual CPU chip.
L1 cache (i.e. Level 1 Cache)is the short memroy present with the CPU which stores the instructions or data in a queue for quick access for the CPU.
Direct Memory Access (DMA) has priority over the CPU when both request a memory transfer because DMA can access memory independently of the CPU, allowing for simultaneous data transfers. This reduces the burden on the CPU and improves overall system performance. Additionally, DMA transfers are typically faster and more efficient than CPU transfers, making them a preferred choice for handling memory transfers.
Programs are copied into the CPU for it to read through a process called loading. Loading involves transferring the program's instructions from storage, such as a hard drive or memory, into the CPU's memory for execution. This allows the CPU to access and execute the program's instructions in the correct sequence.
CPU's will have a number of small local data storage points called "registers". These registers only hold small amounts of data and provide the fastest possible access.
ROM (Read-Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory) interact with the CPU by providing different types of data storage. ROM contains permanent instructions essential for booting the system, while RAM provides temporary storage for data and programs that the CPU actively uses during operation. The CPU retrieves instructions and data from RAM for processing, and it may access ROM for essential firmware instructions if needed. This collaboration ensures that the CPU can execute tasks efficiently by utilizing the fast access speed of RAM and the stable data provided by ROM.
No data is stored in the CPU. The CPU only performs arithmetic and logical operations. However, the CPU is provided with a small memory unit called cache, which rapidly feeds the CPU with data to calculate.
DMA (Direct Memory Access) can be used during the CPU's "busy time", such as when the CPU is processing a read/write cycle, the DMA will take over to perform other tasks while the CPU is busy.