Question

3. As a CPU designer, you are designing a high performance CPU and you have to decide on the method that will be used to interface between a CPU and Input Output (O) devices. There are three possible methods that can be used such as Programmed LO. Interrupt Driven IVO and Direct Memory Access (DMA). Defend your decision.

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