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Does a PC overwrite all bits when updating memory from 1100 to 1111, even if some match?

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    Ryan Mco
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Topic summary

The discussion addresses whether a PC or memory system overwrites all bits when updating stored data, even if some bits remain the same. The example given is updating a 4-bit memory location from 1100 to 1111. It is clarified that memory bits do not selectively avoid rewriting bits that match the new data; instead, the write operation overwrites all bits regardless of their previous state. Each memory or register bit stores its current value with minimal power and uses a stronger write mechanism to replace the old value with the new one. Writing a bit that is already set to the desired value still involves overwriting, though the energy difference is minimal. Capacitor-based memory cells, such as those in DRAM, require periodic refreshing because capacitors leak charge, and writing a new value recharges or discharges the capacitor accordingly. The concept is analogous to a switch or voltage line where the voltage level is maintained or changed as needed. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of foundational electronics knowledge for understanding these concepts and recommends systematic learning resources.
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