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COAST Last modified: Wednesday, January 15, 2003
Short for Cache on a Stick, a cache technology developed by Intel. COAST is a small circuit board with cache SRAM chips that is attached to a motherboard, increasing the computer's L2 cache. The circuit board is inserted into a special socket on the motherboard called a CELP.
"Layers" of Cache Description of Level 2 and 3 cache, as well as disk and peripheral cache. This page is from "The PC Guide". Cache Structure and Packaging Describes the different types of packaging that cache is normally found in. Includes information about integrated Level 2, daughterboard, and motherboard cache, as well as COASt (Cache On A Stick) modules. This page is from "The PC Guide". Function and Operation of the System Cache Discusses the principles behind the design of cache memory, and explains how the secondary (level 2) cache works in detail. This page is from "The PC Guide". Hardware Central Detailed test reports on the latest desktop and laptop computers. Plus news on trend-setting products just coming into the pipeline.	Related Categories Caches Hardware Memory Related Terms cache CELP L1 cache L2 cache L3 cache Pentium microprocessor COAST Products : Top Store Offers: Amazon Marketplace  22.95 Discovery Channel  95.00Celebrate our military and wear this sterling silver U.S. Coast Guard pendant. Enameled with a blue background and trimmed in white. Packaged in a sla... The Danbury Mint  149.00Honor the commitment to serve with a 14kt gold-plated sterling silver ring set with 12 diamonds and proudly inscribed. Available in whole sizes 7 to 1... Amazon Marketplace  24.95 QVC  20.75A prayer for safety. This sterling silver round charm features St. Christopher with the words "Protect Us" inscribed on front design. The back of the ... Compare all matches: 66635 Store Offers