Microprocessor Basics and CPU Components
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What significant feature is associated with the MCS650X series introduced by MOS Technology?

  • It supports 64-bit data handling.
  • It introduced pipelining. (correct)
  • It is primarily used for graphic processing.
  • It has an 8-bit data bus.

Which one-chip microcomputer has onboard memory of 1kbyte ROM and 64bytes of RAM?

  • 8048 (correct)
  • 8049
  • MC6801
  • Z8

Which microprocessor family is noted for utilizing a 64-bit data bus along with 32-bit data registers?

  • Power PC
  • MC6800
  • Zilog
  • Pentium (correct)

What functionality does the Z8 introduced by Zilog provide regarding memory access?

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Which microprocessor is characterized by being a real 16-bit device yet having an 8-bit external data bus?

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What is the main function of the program counter in a microprocessor?

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What is the term used to refer to a stack pointer?

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Which byte in an instruction typically contains the operation code?

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What does the assembler do?

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What happens in the instruction decoder during execution?

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What is the result of a syntax error in assembly coding?

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Which register's contents are copied into the ALU for an addition operation in the described sequence?

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In the provided example, which number is copied to the ALU for adding to the value in the accumulator?

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What is the purpose of the accumulator in a microprocessor?

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What distinguishes the Z80180 from the Z80 microprocessor?

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What is the role of the Flag Register in a microprocessor?

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Which component of the microprocessor is responsible for carrying out program instructions?

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What is the function of the Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU) in a microprocessor?

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How is the 'Sign Flag' indicated within the microprocessor?

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Which of the following is NOT a feature of the microprocessor’s Flag Register?

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What does it mean when a flag is said to be 'set' in the microprocessor?

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What does a zero result indicate about the Zero flag (Z)?

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Which flag indicates whether the last arithmetic instruction was an addition or subtraction?

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In the context of the Carry flag (C), what does it copy from bit 7?

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What condition causes the Parity/Overflow flag (P/V) to be set?

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What does the Half-carry flag (H) record during addition?

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Which of the following registers may be used in assembly language?

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What does the instruction 'LD B 25H' accomplish?

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What is the primary function of the Program Counter (PC)?

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What value does the Add/Subtract flag (N) hold for an addition operation?

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What is a label in programming terms?

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Which statement describes the primary purpose of assembly language?

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What does the magnitude number system use to indicate a negative number?

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What must be done to ensure a comment is ignored by the assembler?

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Which of the following methods can be used to make a microprocessor operate faster?

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What does power dissipation relate to in the context of a microprocessor?

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What is pipelining in computer architecture?

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What does MIPS stand for in the context of microprocessor speed measurement?

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How is the speed of a microprocessor calculated using clock cycles?

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What is the primary purpose of benchmarks in measuring microprocessor performance?

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Which statement accurately describes what TPS measures?

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In the context of microprocessors, what does SPECmark evaluate?

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Which microprocessor is known for having a 16-bit address bus with an 8-bit data register?

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What advancements did the 8080A processor introduce?

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Why are floating-point operations significant in microprocessor performance?

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Flashcards

Machine Code

The binary code directly understood by a microprocessor, consisting of streams of binary bits.

Assembler

A program that converts assembly code into machine code.

Source Code (Assembly)

A program written in assembly language that can be converted to machine code by an assembler.

Program Counter (PC)

A register that stores the address of the next instruction to be executed.

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Stack

A data structure that operates on a Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) principle. It stores data in a stack-like fashion.

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Stack Pointer (SP)

A register that points to the top of the stack, keeping track of the current stack position.

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Syntax

The structure of statements in a programming language, defining how instructions are written.

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Instruction Set

A list containing all the instructions that a microprocessor can execute, along with their corresponding machine code representations.

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Accumulator

A special type of register used in a microprocessor that holds a temporary value for calculations.

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Label

A symbolic name that represents a memory address. It makes the code easier to read and understand.

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Assembly Language

A low-level programming language that uses symbolic instructions (like ADD, SLA, LD) to interact directly with the microprocessor.

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Pipelining

A technique for improving microprocessor performance by overlapping instructions. It allows multiple operations to happen simultaneously.

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Remarks

A way to tell the assembler program to ignore a line of code. It is used for adding comments or notes within the code.

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Loop

A sequence of instructions that performs a specific task or function. It's often used to create repeating processes.

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General Purpose Registers

Registers that are controlled by the user and can be used for temporary storage.

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Special Purpose Registers

Registers dedicated to specific functions, like controlling certain operations.

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Add/Subtract Flag (N)

Indicates whether the last arithmetic operation was an addition or subtraction. 0 = add, 1 = subtract.

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Carry Flag (C)

Copies the carry value from bit 7 during arithmetic operations.

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Half-carry Flag (H)

Records the carry from bit 3 to bit 4 during additions.

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Zero Flag (Z)

Indicates whether the last arithmetic operation resulted in zero. Z = 1 if result is zero, Z = 0 if result is not zero.

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Parity/Overflow Flag (P/V)

This flag is used to detect potential errors in arithmetic operations due to incorrect representation of numbers. V = 1 if an overflow occurs, V = 0 if no overflow.

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The main processing unit of a computer, often referred to as the 'brain'. It fetches instructions from memory and executes them, performing arithmetic and logical operations.

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Flag Register

An 8-bit register that provides information about the state of the CPU after each instruction is executed. It is used for communication and decision-making within the microprocessor.

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Instruction Register

A small memory unit within the CPU that stores the current instruction being executed. It acts as a temporary storage space for the instructions fetched from memory.

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Instruction Decoder

The part of the CPU that decodes and interprets instructions received from the instruction register, preparing them for execution.

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Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)

The part of the CPU that handles arithmetic and logic operations performed on data. It can add, subtract, multiply, divide, and perform logic operations like AND, OR, etc.

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CPU Register Banks

A group of registers within the CPU that are used for storing data temporarily. They can be thought of as small, fast storage locations for data that is frequently accessed during program execution.

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Flag

A binary digit that represents a flag's state (set or cleared). A flag being 'set' indicates a value of 1, while 'cleared' indicates a value of 0.

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MIPS (Millions of Instructions Per Second)

A measure of a microprocessor's speed, calculated as the number of instructions it can execute in one second.

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FLOPS (FLoating-point Operations Per Second)

A measure of a microprocessor's speed specifically for floating-point operations (numbers with decimal points).

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Benchmarks

Programs used to test the performance of a microprocessor-based system by making it run a standard program.

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System Tests

A type of test that uses standardized programs to evaluate the performance of a microprocessor-based system.

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TPS (Transactions Per Second)

A measure of how many transactions a system can handle per second, often used for databases and servers.

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SPECmark

A set of benchmark tests used to evaluate the performance of a computer system.

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What do we mean by 16-bit microprocessor?

The term '16-bit microprocessor' refers to the width, or size, of the data registers the microprocessor utilizes for processing information. This means the microprocessor can simultaneously handle 16 bits of data in its registers.

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16-bit Microprocessor

A microprocessor capable of handling 16-bit numbers, meaning it can process data in units of two bytes.

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Z80 Microprocessor

Introduced by Zilog, it combined features from Intel designs and the MC6800, featuring a larger instruction set with new additions compared to the 8080A.

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Pentium Family Microprocessors

These microprocessors use a 64-bit data bus for communication but have internal data registers that are 32-bit, limiting their processing to 32-bit data units.

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One-Chip Microcomputer

A type of microcomputer that integrates a processor, memory, and input/output (I/O) on a single chip, making it compact and self-contained.

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Intel 8048 Microcomputer

Intel's 8048 was an early one-chip microcomputer with limited on-board memory consisting of 1 kilobyte of ROM (read-only memory) for instructions and 64 bytes of RAM (random-access memory) for data.

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Study Notes

Microprocessor Basics

  • A microprocessor is a modern version of an older design, like the Z80.
  • The Z80 was improved from the Intel 8080.
  • Microprocessors are grouped into families, sharing similar characteristics and compatibility.
  • The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the core of a microprocessor.

CPU Components

  • Accumulator: An 8-bit register used for arithmetic and logic operations.

  • Flags Register: A register storing status flags (set or cleared) related to operations, like the sign flag (indicating positive or negative) and the zero flag (indicating a zero result).

  • Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU): Performs arithmetic and logical operations.

  • Registers: Other registers for temporary storage and specific functions.

  • Flags: Registers that help track certain processing actions.

  • Instruction Register: Stores the instruction the CPU is currently processing.

  • Instruction Decoder: Decodes the instruction and sends signals to the other components.

  • General Purpose Registers: Used by the user for storing temporary data or results.

  • Special Purpose Registers: Optimized for specific tasks (e.g., counter, stack pointer).

  • Instruction Decoder: The part of the processor that figures out what actions to take based on instructions it gathers from the instruction registers.

  • Arithmetic Logic Unit: Does calculations.

  • Control Bus: Connects the CPU to other components.

  • Address Bus: Carries the address of memory location needed by the processor to access data.

  • Data Bus: For transferring the data between the processor and other memory components.

CPU Register Banks (Specific)

  • General Purpose Registers (GR): Used for a wide range of temporary data storage.
  • Alternate register set GR': Back-up registers.

Instruction Sets

  • Instructions: Microprocessor commands or tasks.
  • Add/Subtract Flag (N): Tells if the last operation was an add or subtract.
  • Carry Flag (C): Holds the result of a carry-out from the most significant bit in an arithmetic operation.
  • Half-Carry Flag (H): Stores the result of a carry from bit 3 to bit 4 in an addition.
  • Parity/Overflow Flag (P/V): Tracks the count of 1's in a byte; useful for arithmetic operations.
  • Program Counter (PC): Stores the address of the next instruction to be executed.
  • Stack Pointer (SP): Stores the address of the top of the stack (a temporary data storage area).

Programming Microprocessors

  • Machine Code: Raw binary instructions understood by the microprocessor.
  • Assembly Code: Symbolic representation of machine code (easier for humans to understand).
  • Assembler: Translates assembly language to machine code.

Microprocessor Performance Measurement

  • MIPS (Millions of Instructions Per Second): Measures the speed based on the number of instructions processed per second.
  • FLOPS (Floating-point Operations Per Second): Measures how many floating-point operations per second can be performed.
  • Clock Speed (Frequency): How fast the internal timing mechanism is operating.
  • Bus Width (Data Bus): The amount of data that can be transmitted at once; wider is faster.

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This quiz covers essential concepts related to microprocessors and their core components, including the Z80 and Intel 8080. You'll explore the functions of various CPU components like the accumulator, flags register, and arithmetic logic unit (ALU). Test your understanding of how these elements work together in modern computing.

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