Practice Part B: Timer Interfacing (8254) - 5.2 | EXPERIMENT NO. 5 TITLE: Interrupt Handling and Timer Interfacing (8085/8086 Microprocessors with 8253/8254 Timer) | Microcontroller Lab
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the maximum clock frequency for the 8254 timer?

💡 Hint: Consider the specifications discussed in the section.

Question 2

Easy

Name any one operational mode of the 8254.

💡 Hint: Think about the different modes explained.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary use of the 8254 timer?

  • Data Storage
  • Timing Functions
  • Input Processing

💡 Hint: Think about the main functionalities of timers.

Question 2

True or False: The 8254 can operate in multiple modes simultaneously.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how modes are defined.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a simple circuit using the 8254 timer to create a blinking LED at 1-second intervals.

💡 Hint: Remember the steps for programming and timing calculations.

Question 2

Develop an algorithm to manage multiple timers using the 8254, accounting for simultaneous operations.

💡 Hint: Consider practical applications of timers.

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