Practice Introduction to the 8086 Microprocessor: Architecture, Segmented Memory, and Operating Modes - 2.4 | Module 2: Microprocessor Architectures: 8085 and 8086 | Microcontroller
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Question 1

Easy

What are the two main functional units of the 8086 microprocessor?

💡 Hint: They manage different parts of the processor's functionality.

Question 2

Easy

What is the maximum memory the 8086 can access?

💡 Hint: Consider the address bus size.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the bit-width of the address bus in the 8086 microprocessor?

  • 16-bit
  • 20-bit
  • 8-bit

💡 Hint: Think about how many addresses the microprocessor can access.

Question 2

True or False: The 8086 architecture uses a flat memory model.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how the 8086 organizes and accesses memory.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If a program requires 800 KB of memory, how would you implement it using the features of the 8086 architecture?

💡 Hint: Look into how segmentation allows exceeding the 64 KB memory limit.

Question 2

Design a simple program flow for a Multiprocessor system using the Maximum Mode of the 8086. Describe how the bus arbitration process works.

💡 Hint: Focus on how processors share and manage bus controls to avoid data collisions.

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