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how do i calculate bus throughput

if i have a 33mhz , 33-bit bus ... how do i calculate the throughput

this is for an exam , i know the answer is 132 mbps but surely its not as simple as just using the bits and x by 4

any advice would be gratefully recieved

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  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    The PCI bus bandwidth is calculated as follows:

    33 MHz × 32 bits = 1,056 Mbs

    1,056 Mbs ÷ 8 bits = 132 MBs

    Note that it is 132 M bytes per sec not 132 M bits per sec as you said.
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
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