address decoder
[/əˈdres dɪˈkoʊdər/]
nounpl: address decoders
decodificador de endereço
1. A digital circuit or electronic component that converts binary address signals into specific output lines, enabling selection of a particular memory location or peripheral device
The address decoder in the microprocessor selects which memory bank to access based on the address bus signals.
O decodificador de endereço no microprocessador seleciona qual banco de memória acessar com base nos sinais do barramento de endereço.
2. A circuit that translates address codes into individual device selection signals in computer architecture
An address decoder is essential for proper functioning of the memory management unit.
Um decodificador de endereço é essencial para o funcionamento adequado da unidade de gerenciamento de memória.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in electronics, computer engineering, and information technology sectors. It is universally understood in both Brazil and Portugal within technical communities, with minimal regional variation except for the Portuguese spelling convention (descodificador vs decodificador).
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