Cache memory

The document explains cache memory organization, highlighting its role as a fast storage unit between the CPU and main memory, and details the mechanisms of cache hits and misses, as well as hit and miss ratios. It outlines various cache mapping methods including direct, associative, and set-associative mapping, providing examples and discussing the implications of different write policies. Additionally, the document covers average memory access times, cache design, and the concepts of locality of reference in memory management.