Practice Program B.2: Square Wave Generation (Mode 3) - 5.2.2 | EXPERIMENT NO. 5 TITLE: Interrupt Handling and Timer Interfacing (8085/8086 Microprocessors with 8253/8254 Timer) | Microcontroller Lab
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Question 1

Easy

What is the initial count for a 1 MHz clock to generate a 20 kHz signal?

💡 Hint: Think of the formula: Initial Count = F_clk / F_out.

Question 2

Easy

Define what a square wave is.

💡 Hint: Consider the waveform shape.

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Question 1

What is the output of the 8254 timer in Mode 3?

  • Pulse Train
  • Sawtooth Wave
  • Square Wave

💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of a square wave.

Question 2

True or False: In Mode 3 of the 8254, the output produces pulses only when the counter reaches zero.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the mode's functionality.

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Question 1

If the input clock is 4 MHz and you want to generate a square wave of 500 Hz, calculate the initial count and write the control word.

💡 Hint: Think about how frequency inputs influence outputs.

Question 2

Design a digital circuit that utilizes both square waves and sine waves. Discuss their interactions and use cases.

💡 Hint: Consider applications in communications where both waveforms might be essential.

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