From a1ac37b59c142a701a33417f3f25fd02ff49bc88 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: philip r brenan Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2026 01:33:46 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Add FAQ entry on word size measurement Added a new FAQ entry about word size measurement. --- docs/source/FAQ.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/source/FAQ.md b/docs/source/FAQ.md index a515b17ad..2f0ddb829 100644 --- a/docs/source/FAQ.md +++ b/docs/source/FAQ.md @@ -1,5 +1,9 @@ ### [Go Back](./index.md#table-of-contents) +## What unit is the word size measured in? + +Word sizes are measured in ``bytes`` not ``bits``. If your word size is nominally ``9`` bits, you will need to round the word size to ``16`` bits as the next multiple of ``8`` and set ``word_size = 2`` as **OpenRAM** assumes that there are ``8`` bits in a byte. + # Frequently Asked Questions ## What to do if OpenRAM encounters an error?