What is a memory cache-set-associative?

What is a memory cache-set-associative?

A memory cache-set-associative is a type of cache memory organization that combines the benefits of both direct-mapped and fully associative caches. In this organization, the cache is divided into multiple sets, with each set containing a fixed number of cache lines or blocks. Each memory address is mapped to a specific set, and within that set, it can be stored in any of the cache lines. This allows for a compromise between the simplicity and low latency of direct-mapped caches and the flexibility and reduced conflict misses of fully associative caches.