DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER ENGINNERING
Question bank 2
Class/ Sem. /Year : S.E./ IV / 2021-22
Div. :A&B
Subject : Microprocessor
What are the different function blocks in 8259 Programmable Interrupt Controller? Explain the role
of IRR, ISR and priority resolver in process of interrupt handling.
Write a brief note on programmable peripheral interface (PPI) IC-8255 and its modes of operation.
Which are the different types of interrupt supported by 8086? Explain interrupt vector table of 8086.
Design 8086 microprocessor based system using minimum mode with the following specifications.
(May-2016) I) 8086 microprocessor working at 10 MHz. II) 128KB EPROM using 32K devices.
III) 64KB SRAM using 16K devices. Clearly show memory map with address range. Draw the neat
schematic
Design 8086 microprocessor based system using minimum mode with the following specifications.
(May-2014) i. 8086 microprocessor working at 10 MHz. ii. 32 KB EPROM using 16K devices. iii.
32KB SRAM using 16 K devices. Clearly show memory map with address range. Draw a neat
schematic.
Explain programmable interrupt controller 8259 – features and operation.
Explain the first five dedicated interrupts of 8086.
Write the difference of four points between procedure and macro.
Give the structure of Control word in 8255.
Why is it necessary to make even and odd banks while interfacing any kind of ROM to 8086.
What is the use of A0 and BHE’ pin of 8086.
Explain interrupt acknowledge (INTA’) cycle of 8086.
List the steps of operation after 8086 has been interrupt .
Explain modes of PPI 8255.
Which microprocessor pins are used to request and acknowledge a DM transfer in Minimum and
Maximum mode?
What is BSR mode in 8255?
Draw and explain interfacing of 8259 with 8086.
Explain direct memory access (DMA) controller 8257 and its method of interfacing with 8086
microprocessor with a suitable example.