8051 Microcontroller External Memory Interfacing
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What is the maximum number of instructions that the 8051 Microcontroller Instruction Set can have?

  • 256 Instructions (correct)
  • 512 Instructions
  • 64 Instructions
  • 128 Instructions

    • Which addressing mode allows the operand to be a constant data that follows the Opcode?

  • Immediate Addressing (correct)
  • Indexed Addressing
  • Register Addressing
  • Direct Addressing

    • How many groups are the 49 instruction mnemonics of the 8051 Microcontroller Instruction Set divided into?

  • Six groups
  • Four groups
  • Five groups (correct)
  • Three groups

    • What type of addressing mode uses a register to point to the operand?

    <p>Register Indirect Addressing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of addressing mode for the 8051 Microcontroller?

    <p>Indirect Addressing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the 8051 Microcontroller's Instruction Set?

    <p>To provide commands for performing specific tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which addressing mode is the operand selected from a predefined table using the Opcode?

    <p>Indexed Addressing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of instructions would include the operations for data manipulation in the 8051 Microcontroller?

    <p>Arithmetic-Logical Group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which instruction category includes operations like addition and subtraction?

    <p>Arithmetic Instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the prescaler in timer operations?

    <p>To prevent timer overflow by scaling tick intervals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of instruction in the 8085 instruction set?

    <p>Communication Instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following instructions does not alter the contents of the source register?

    <p>MOV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Timer Interrupts in a microcontroller?

    <p>To execute code based on specific timing conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which signal is used to read data from external memory in the 8051?

    <p>RD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the instruction CPL do in logical operations?

    <p>Performs a complement operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when an interrupt is triggered that uses a timer?

    <p>The ISR executes, then resumes from the next instruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a characteristic of External Memory Interfacing in the 8051?

    <p>It allows increased memory capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which timer on the Arduino Uno is used by the delay() function?

    <p>Timer0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which instruction category directly involves logical operations like AND and OR?

    <p>Logical Instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a signal used to enable program storage in the 8051?

    <p>PSEN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In timer operations, what does the term 'overflow' refer to?

    <p>The timer surpassing its maximum count value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of instruction is categorized under branching instructions?

    <p>JC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total amount of internal data memory available in the 8051 microcontroller?

    <p>128 bytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which special function register (sfr) in the 8051 is specifically used to indicate an overflow in arithmetic operations?

    <p>Overflow (ov)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the stack in the 8051 microcontroller begin?

    <p>0x07</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What range of memory addresses in the internal RAM of the 8051 is bit-addressable?

    <p>0x20 to 0x2f</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many flags are included in the Program Status Word (psw) register of the 8051?

    <p>5 flags</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the # symbol in an instruction indicate in Immediate Addressing?

    <p>It signifies a data value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Register Addressing mode, which registers can be specified as Operand in the instruction?

    <p>R0 to R7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key feature of Direct Addressing Mode?

    <p>The operand's address is given directly in the instruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which registers are allowed in Indirect Addressing Mode?

    <p>R0 and R1 only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Indexed Addressing Mode utilize to determine the effective address of the Operand?

    <p>A base register and an offset register</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of Instructions are primarily associated with transferring data between registers or memory?

    <p>Data Transfer Instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a Mnemonic associated with Arithmetic Instructions?

    <p>MOV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command in Logical Instructions performs a bitwise AND operation?

    <p>ANL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which instruction is specifically categorized under Boolean or Bit Manipulation Instructions?

    <p>CPL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the instruction format MNEMONIC DESTINATION OPERAND, SOURCE OPERAND indicate?

    <p>An instruction with multiple operands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which instruction affects the flags like carry and overflow in the PSW Register?

    <p>SUBB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature distinguishes the Immediate Addressing Mode from other addressing modes?

    <p>Immediate data is part of the instruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of Arithmetic Instructions in the 8051 Microcontroller Instruction Set?

    <p>They do not affect data formats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Direct Addressing, which type of locations can be accessed?

    <p>Any on-chip variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum memory space that a 16-bit address bus can address?

    <p>64k bytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of the 8051 microcontroller?

    <p>256 bytes of internal RAM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for needing external memory interfacing in the 8051 microcontroller?

    <p>To extend the amount of available program and data memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What resets the microcontroller when a logic one is applied to pin 9?

    <p>The reset pin (RST)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which instruction is used to access external data memory in the 8051?

    <p>MOVX</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pin serves as the program store enable (PSEN) signal?

    <p>Pin 29</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the EA pin of the 8051 microcontroller is grounded?

    <p>All program addresses are directed to internal memory only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose does the watch-dog timer serve in a system?

    <p>Detect and recover from malfunctions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum additional data memory that can be addressed using external memory in the 8051?

    <p>64 k-bytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many internal interrupts does the 8051 have?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the address range for Special Function Registers (SFR) in the 8051?

    <p>80h to ffh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the 8051 microcontroller, how is the lower-order address provided during the external memory access?

    <p>Using Port 0 as a multiplexed address/bus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components is primarily responsible for latching the address during external memory access in the 8051?

    <p>ALE signal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following features allows the use of multiple register banks for interrupt servicing?

    <p>Program Status Word (PSW)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of registers are used for immediate data access within the 8051?

    <p>General Purpose Registers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the PSEN signal in accessing external ROM in the 8051?

    <p>It activates the external ROM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pin on the 8051 is configured for serial asynchronous communication input?

    <p>Pin 10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sections divide the internal data memory of the 8051 microcontroller?

    <p>Lower 128 bytes, Upper 128 bytes, and Special Function Registers (SFRs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the software do regularly in relation to the watch-dog timer?

    <p>Reset the timer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of addressing must be used to access the upper address space of the 8051's internal memory?

    <p>Indirect addressing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of not using an interrupt service routine in the 8051?

    <p>The service location can be utilized as general-purpose program memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many bits are available for bit-addressable RAM in the 8051?

    <p>128 bits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the microcontroller's program counter do when accessing external ROM?

    <p>Increments by 1 before forming the physical address</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What functionality is NOT provided by the UARTs found in some 8051 chips?

    <p>Program execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is external memory considered cost-effective for the 8051 microcontroller?

    <p>External memory devices are relatively inexpensive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the presence of external memory in the 8051?

    <p>Pin 31 (EA')</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many bytes of internal RAM does the 8051 microcontroller have?

    <p>128 bytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the combination of R and DPTR registers operate when accessing external memory in the 8051?

    <p>R can address 256 bytes and DPTR can address 64 k-bytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    External Memory Interfacing

    • The 8051 microcontroller has a limited amount of internal memory (128 bytes of RAM and 4KB of on-chip ROM), making it necessary to interface with external memory devices to expand the microcontroller's capabilities.
    • The 8051 uses dedicated pins like ALE (Address Latch Enable), PSEN (Program Store Enable), RD (Read), and WR (Write) to control data flow between the microcontroller and external memory.
    • Program fetches to addresses 0000H through OFFFH are directed to the internal ROM when the EA pin is attached to Vec.
    • Program fetches to addresses 1000H through FFFFH are directed to the external ROM/EPROM when the EA pin is grounded.
    • Port 0 functions as a multiplexed address/bus, providing a lower-order 8-bit address in the initial T-cycle and later serving as a data bus.
    • The external latch and ALE signal provided by the 8051 are used to latch the 8-bit address.
    • The 8051 can address up to 64KB of external data memory using the "MOVX" instruction.
    • The internal data memory is divided into three sections: Lower 128 bytes, Upper 128 bytes, and Special Function Registers (SFRs).
    • The Upper address space is only accessible via indirect addressing, and SFRs are accessible via direct addressing.
    • The 8051 uses the Program counter (PC) to access external ROM, incrementing it by 1 before adding it to the Accumulator (A) to form the physical address.
    • External memory interfacing utilizes address decoding to ensure that each memory location has a unique address.

    Instructions

    • MOVC Instruction is used to access external ROM/Program memory.
    • MOVX Instruction is used to access external RAM or I/O addresses.

    Key Points

    • All data transfers with external RAM or ROM involve the Accumulator (A) register.
    • R0 and R1 can address 256 bytes, while the Data Pointer (DPTR) can address 64KB.
    • Memory address decoding is necessary to uniquely identify each memory location in external memories.

    8051 Microcontroller Architecture

    • The 8051 is an 8-bit microcontroller with an 8-bit data bus and a 16-bit address bus.
    • It can address 64KB (2¹⁶) of code memory and 64KB of data memory.
    • The 8051 has 4KB of on-chip ROM and 128 bytes of internal RAM.
    • The 8051 also has various special function registers (SFRs), such as the accumulator, the B register, and control registers.
    • In total, the 8051 has 34 general purpose registers.
    • The 8051's ALU performs one 8-bit operation at a time.
    • The microcontroller contains two 16-bit timers, three internal interrupts (one serial), two external interrupts, and four 8-bit I/O ports.
    • Some 8051 chips include a UART for serial communication and an ADC for analog-to-digital conversion.

    8051 Pin Configuration

    • Pins 1-8 comprise Port 1, each of these pins can be configured as input or output.
    • Pin 9 is the RESET pin. A logic high disables the microcontroller and clears most registers.
    • Pins 10-17 comprise Port 3 and also have alternative functions. These pins can be general input or output.
    • Pin 10: RXD (serial asynchronous communication input) or SCK (serial synchronous communication output)
    • Pin 11: TXD (serial asynchronous communication output) or SDO (serial synchronous communication clock output)
    • Pin 12: INT0 (Interrupt 0 input)
    • Pin 13: INT1 (Interrupt 1 input)
    • Pin 14: T0 (Timer 0 clock input)
    • Pin 15: T1 (Timer 1 clock input)
    • Pin 16: WR (write to external RAM)
    • Pin 17: RD (read from external RAM)
    • Pins 18 and 19 are XT2 and XT1, used for oscillator input.
    • Pin 20 is GND (ground).
    • Pins 21-28 comprise Port 2. They are general inputs/outputs unless external memory is used. If external memory is used, this port will be used for addressing.
    • Pin 29 is PSEN' (program store enable). A logic low appears on this pin when the microcontroller reads a byte from external ROM.
    • Pin 30 is ALE (address latch enable). A logic high indicates the address is on AD0-AD7; a logic low indicates data is on AD0-AD7.
    • Pin 31 is EA' (external access enable). It indicates the presence of external memory.
    • Pins 32-39 comprise Port 0, similar to Port 2.
    • Pin 40 is VCC (+5V power supply).

    Special Function Registers (SFRs)

    • SFRs are special registers that are directly addressable, they can be accessed by name or by their address.
    • SFRs have addresses between 80h and FFh.
    • SFRs are located above 80h, while addresses 00h to 7Fh are for internal RAM.
    • The address space from 80h to FFh is not fully used by SFRs, unused spaces are reserved.

    Watchdog Timer (WDT)

    • The watchdog timer is a hardware timer used to detect and recover from system malfunctions.
    • The software initializes the WDT.
    • The software must regularly reset the timer within a specific time period.
    • If the timer is not reset within the allotted time, the WDT triggers an action, typically a system reset or interrupt.
    • The WDT provides a self-recovery mechanism for system malfunctions.
    • It is commonly used in embedded systems.
    • It protects against issues such as software hangs, infinite loops, and unresponsive systems.

    Internal Data Memory Organization

    • The internal data memory of the 8051 is split into two groups: eight registers and a scratch pad memory.
    • The eight registers (R0-R7) are addressable within the range 00h to 07h.
    • The remaining locations are the scratchpad memory.
    • The 8051 has four register banks.
    • Only one register bank can be accessed at any time, selected by two bits of the PSW (Program Status Word) register.
    • This register bank system is useful for servicing interrupts. Interrupt routines can use one bank while the main program uses another.
    • When all register banks are in use, the scratch pad area becomes 20h to 7Fh.
    • The scratchpad area contains 16 bytes (128 bits) of bit-addressable RAM, located from 20h to 2Fh. These bits can be manipulated directly.
    • The remaining locations (30h-7Eh) are general purpose RAM for storing variables and the stack.

    Data Memory, Stack Pointer, Flags, & Bit Addressable Memory

    • The 8051 has two types of memory: internal data memory (RAM) and special function registers (SFRs).
      • Internal RAM: 128 bytes (0x00-0x7F)
      • SFRs: mapped to the range 0x80-0xFF
    • The Stack Pointer (SP) is an 8-bit register that points to the top of the stack.
    • The stack grows upwards and starts at address 0x07.
    • The default value of the SP after a reset is 0x07.
    • The Program Status Word (PSW) register holds various flags.
    • Carry (CY): indicates an overflow in arithmetic operations.
    • Auxiliary Carry (AC): used for BCD (Binary-Coded Decimal) arithmetic operations.
    • Parity (P): indicates the even or odd parity of the accumulator.
    • Overflow (OV): indicates an overflow in signed arithmetic operations.
    • The 8051 has 128 bits of bit-addressable memory, located in the internal RAM from 0x20 to 0x2F.
    • Individual bits within these locations can be accessed and manipulated directly.
    • SFRs can also contain bit-addressable bits, allowing for direct manipulation of individual bits.

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    This quiz covers the interfacing of external memory with the 8051 microcontroller, detailing its memory limitations and control signals. Learn how to utilize the available pins for efficient communication between the microcontroller and external devices. Test your knowledge on the address fetching methods and data flow management.

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