Practice - Modes of Operation (8253/8254)
Practice Questions
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What does Mode 0 do?
💡 Hint: Think about how many pulses it generates after counting.
Which mode is triggered by hardware events?
💡 Hint: Consider which mode reacts to an external input signal.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of Mode 3?
💡 Hint: Think about which mode creates rhythmic signals.
True or False: Mode 4 can be triggered by hardware events.
💡 Hint: Carefully consider how each mode initiates its operations.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a system using a timer that requires both Mode 1 and Mode 3 and explain how they would interoperate.
💡 Hint: Consider how the timer can respond and provide a signal simultaneously.
Given a system where Mode 5 is needed for an external event and also needs a square wave generated, how would you configure the timer?
💡 Hint: Think about how to utilize the timer simultaneously for both requirements.
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