Practice Programmable Communication Interface (13.14.5) - Microprocessors - Part D
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Programmable Communication Interface

Practice - Programmable Communication Interface

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does PCI stand for?

💡 Hint: Remember the acronym PCI.

Question 2 Easy

What function does the 8251 USART perform?

💡 Hint: Think of communication between devices.

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Question 1

What is the main function of a Programmable Communication Interface?

To store data
To convert data formats
To increase processing speed

💡 Hint: Think about what PCIs are designed to do.

Question 2

The 8251 is an example of a USART. True or False?

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall its full name and terminology.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a dialog between two devices using a PCI, detailing how information is transmitted.

💡 Hint: Think of the steps involved in sending and receiving data.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a failure in communication between a microprocessor and a peripheral, discussing how a malfunctioning PCI could affect this.

💡 Hint: Consider the roles of the PCI in both directions of communication.

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