evolution of microprocessors

Peripheral Devices To communicate with the outside world microcomputers use peripherals (I/O devices). Commonly used peripherals are: A/D converter, D/A converter, CRT,…

Instruction Set of 8086 Instructions are classified on the basis of functions they perform. They are categorized into the following main types:…

Types of Microprocessors Vector Processors A vector processor is designed for vector computations. A vector is an array of operands of the…

Instruction Set of 8085 Instruction and Data Formats The various techniques to specify data for instructions are: 8-bit or 16-bit data may…

Memory and I/O Interfacing Several memory chips and I/O devices are connected to a microprocessor. The following figure shows a schematic diagram…

Microprocessor Applications A microprocessor makes daily life easier because of its low cost, low power, small weight, and vast application in every…

Microprocessor Architecture The microprocessor is the CPU (Central Processing Unit) of a computer. It is the heart of the computer. Here, we…

What is a Microprocessor? Computer’s Central Processing Unit (CPU) built on a single Integrated Circuit (IC) is called a microprocessor. A digital…

Microprocessor Tutorial Our Microprocessor Tutorial is designed for beginners and professionals. A microprocessor is a processor which incorporates the functions of a…

Multiprocessor Configuration Overview Multiprocessor is the set of multiple processors that executes instructions simultaneously. There are basically three configurations of multiprocessor: Coprocessor…