Practice Control Word Format For 8255 (1.3.2) - Parallel I/O Interfacing with 8085 (8255 Programmable Peripheral Interface)
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Control Word Format for 8255

Practice - Control Word Format for 8255

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the function of the Control Word in the 8255?

💡 Hint: Think about how you would set up ports for your experiment.

Question 2 Easy

What is the value of D7 in I/O Mode Set Control Words?

💡 Hint: This bit tells the device what type of control word it is.

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Question 1

What does bit D7 represent in the Control Word?

Always 1 for I/O Mode
Always 0 for BSR
Control unused modes

💡 Hint: Think of what type of control you are setting.

Question 2

True or False: D5 and D6 are responsible for setting both the mode of Port A.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember how many modes are there.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a scenario where you find that all LEDs connected to Port A do not light up despite sending a control word. Discuss possible reasons and solutions.

💡 Hint: Start by verifying the control word configurations and move step by step.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a comprehensive control word to set Port A as input, Port B as output, and Port C Upper as input while specifying the correct bits including the modes.

💡 Hint: Remember to analyze and sum up how setting each direction signifies what you intend to achieve.

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