In the previous lecture, we have discussed the basics of radar and how radar is used for detection and location of an object in space. But the question arises is there any limit which specifies the range up to which this detection is possible? So the answer to this question is yes, there exist some …
Definition: RADAR is an abbreviation for RAdio Detection And Ranging. A system used for detecting and locating the presence of objects like ships, vehicles, aircraft etc. by radiating electromagnetic signal in space is known as the Radar system. Basically, radar is used to collect the information related to the object or target like its range and …
Definition: Semiconductor memory is the main memory element of a microcomputer-based system and is used to store program and data. The main memory elements are nothing but semiconductor devices that stores code and information permanently. The semiconductor memory is directly accessible by the microprocessor. And the access time of the data present in the primary …
We know that instructions are the binary commands used for the execution of any operation. In the previous article, we have discussed the instruction set of the 8085 microprocessor. Here in this article, we will discuss the instruction set supported by the 8086 microprocessor. 8086 supports various instructions including those supported by 8085. However, 8086 …
8251 USART is a universal synchronous and asynchronous controller designed by Intel basically to facilitate communication. USART stands for Universal Synchronous and Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter and functions as an intermediary that allows serial and parallel communication between the microprocessor and the peripheral devices. We know that microprocessors allow parallel communication. And in parallel communication, the …
Interrupts are the signals that are generally produced by the devices externally connected to the microprocessor, requesting for the services. Whenever an interrupt request is generated in the system then it must not be neglected and be acknowledged as soon as possible. Basically whenever an interrupt is generated then the microprocessor suspends its current execution …
Programmable interrupt controllers are used to enhance the number of interrupts of a microprocessor. 8259 is a programmable interrupt controller which shows compatibility with 8085 microprocessor. It is also known as a priority interrupt controller and was designed by Intel to increase the interrupt handling ability of the microprocessor. An 8259 PIC never services an …
8255 is a programmable I/O device that acts as interface between peripheral devices and the microprocessor for parallel data transfer. 8255 PPI (programmable peripheral interface) is programmed in a way so as to have transfer of data in different conditions according to the need of the system. In 8255, 24 pins are assigned to the …
80386 Microprocessor is a 32-bit processor that holds the ability to carry out 32-bit operations in one cycle. It has a data and address bus of 32-bit each. Thus has the ability to address 4 GB (or 232) of physical memory. Multitasking and protection capability are the two key characteristics of the 80386 microprocessor. 80386 …
80286 Microprocessor is a 16-bit microprocessor that has the ability to execute 16-bit instruction at a time. It has non-multiplexed data and address bus. The size of data bus is 16-bit whereas the size of address bus is 24-bit. It was invented in February 1982 by Intel. 80286 microprocessor was basically an advancement of 8086 …