Explain how pipelining is achieved in 8086 microprocessor.[5]
Assembly Language Programming
1.
Write an assembly language program to find the smallest number in an array using 8 bit microprocessor, (assume appropriate array data and address where minimum array size of 15 should be considered.)[10]
2.
Write an ALP for 8086 to read a string and display the string in uppercase.[5]
Basic Architecture
1.
Draw block diagram of 80286 and explain its functional units.[10]
2.
Explain the addressing modes of 8085 microprocessor with examples.[5]
3.
What is system bus? Explain different types of system bus in detail.[5]
Basic I/O, Memory R/W and Interrupt Operations
1.
Differentiate between vectored and non-vectored interrupts. Where and how 8259 PIC can be used to handle interrupts.[5]
2.
What is mean by memory interfacing? Explain the address decoding process in the 8085 microprocessor with 3 to 8 decoder.[5]
Input/ Output Interfaces
1.
How DTE and DCE are wired using Rs-232 cables. Explain the process of double handshake I/O.[5]
Instruction Cycle
1.
Explain instruction cycle, machine cycle and T-States. Draw timing diagram of STA instruction. Make necessary assumptions.[10]
2.
What is instruction set? Explain various kinds of instructions of 8085 microprocessor.[5]
Introduction
1.
Write short notes on:a) Von Neumann architecture b) Macro Assembler[5]