The memory consists of lots of boxes, each of which is able to store a specified amount of data. We will refer to these boxes as memory cells, considering that each cell can store 1 byte representing 8 bits. Each memory cell is unique even if they store the same value. The uniqueness is achieved by addressing the cells so that each cell has its unique address in the memory. The first cell has the address 0, the second cell 1, and so on.
The following diagram illustrates an excerpt of the memory, each cell with its unique address and ability to store 1 byte of data:
The preceding diagram can be used to abstractly represent both ...
