Practice - Programmable Keyboard/Display Interface
Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of the 8279?
💡 Hint: Think about how a keyboard connects to a computer.
What does FIFO stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider how data is processed.
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What is the primary role of the 8279?
💡 Hint: Recall what kind of connections the 8279 makes.
True or False: The 8279 can only handle numeric displays.
💡 Hint: Think about the types of information displayed.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a detailed flow chart that shows how a key press on a keyboard is processed by the 8279 and communicated to the microprocessor.
💡 Hint: Start from the key press and map each step clearly.
Evaluate the potential issues that could arise in a keyboard/display interface and propose solutions for each one.
💡 Hint: Review common electrical problems in circuitry.
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