Practice Operating Modes Of The 8086 (2.4.3) - Microprocessor Architectures: 8085 and 8086
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Operating Modes of the 8086

Practice - Operating Modes of the 8086

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What happens to the MN/MX pin when the 8086 is in Minimum Mode?

💡 Hint: Think of what this pin connects to.

Question 2 Easy

In which mode does the 8086 generate all bus control signals?

💡 Hint: Recall the role of the processor in this mode.

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Question 1

In Minimum Mode, who generates the bus control signals?

The 8086
Intel 8288
External peripherals

💡 Hint: Remember the role of the processor in this mode.

Question 2

The MN/MX pin must be what to select Maximum Mode?

HIGH
LOW
Floating

💡 Hint: Think about how the pin state affects the operating mode.

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Challenge 1 Hard

What advantages does a system gain by utilizing the Maximum Mode compared to only using Minimum Mode?

💡 Hint: Consider the scalability and collaboration of processors.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the impact on performance and functionality when selecting the Minimum Mode over the Maximum Mode in a development environment.

💡 Hint: Reflect on cost versus operational capability.

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