Practice 8255 Block Diagram And Features (1.2.1) - Parallel I/O Interfacing with 8085 (8255 Programmable Peripheral Interface)
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8255 Block Diagram and Features

Practice - 8255 Block Diagram and Features

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Question 1 Easy

What is the function of the Data Bus Buffer in the 8255?

💡 Hint: Think about how data is transferred.

Question 2 Easy

How many ports does the 8255 PPI have?

💡 Hint: Count the different interfaces mentioned.

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Question 1

What does the Data Bus Buffer do in the 8255?

A. It handles power supply
B. It facilitates data flow
C. It controls the CPU

💡 Hint: Think about how information is communicated.

Question 2

True or False: The 8255 PPI can only operate in one mode at a time for all its ports.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how flexible the configuration can be.

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Challenge 1 Hard

If the control word to configure Port A as input, Port B as output, and the upper part of Port C as input is 9AH, what would the respective binary representation look like?

💡 Hint: Translate each setting into binary as per the control word structure.

Challenge 2 Hard

Why do configurations in the 8255 change when the system is reset? Discuss the underlying principle.

💡 Hint: Consider why initial conditions are necessary for stable operation.

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