Is the MMU (Memory Management Unit) chip necessary for a processor to have virtual memory support?

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                          Is the MMU (Memory Management Unit) chip necessary for a processor to have virtual memory support?

Is it possible to emulate MMU functionality in software? (I am aware that it will probably have a big impact on performance).

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Oct 2, 2017, 09:07 AM
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Is the MMU (Memory Management Unit) chip necessary for a processor to have virtual memory support?

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