Practice Programming Example (8086) (4.3.3) - Interfacing with Essential Peripherals
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Programming Example (8086)

Practice - Programming Example (8086)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary purpose of the 8255 PPI?

💡 Hint: Think about the connections between the CPU and other components.

Question 2 Easy

Name the three ports available in the 8255.

💡 Hint: Recall the acronym A-B-C.

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Question 1

What does the control word configure in the 8255?

Operating mode and direction
Only output mode
Only input direction

💡 Hint: Consider what the control word does within the device.

Question 2

True or False: The 8255 supports only input functions.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the capability of peripheral interfaces.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You need to configure Port A as output, Port B as input, and use Mode 2 for Port C. What would be the control word and describe the process?

💡 Hint: Break down the bits and their meanings carefully.

Challenge 2 Hard

Write an assembly code snippet that configures the 8255 in Mode 1, sets Port A as output, and reads from Port B. Explain each step.

💡 Hint: Focus on the sequence of control and data flow between the microprocessor and devices.

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