(SEM IV) THEORY EXAMINATION 2017-18 INTRODUCTION TO MICROPROCESSOR
B.Tech – Semester IV | Total Marks: 70 | Time: 3 Hours
This question paper evaluates a student’s understanding of 8085 microprocessor architecture, instruction set, programming techniques, interfacing concepts, timing diagrams, addressing modes, stack operations, interrupts, and peripheral ICs like 8255, 8254, and 8259.
It is divided into three sections —
Short concepts (A)
Medium descriptive questions (B)
Long analytical/programming questions (C)
SECTION A — Short Answer Questions (2 × 7 = 14 Marks)
This section contains 7 brief questions covering fundamental microprocessor concepts.
Topics include:
Logic devices used for interfacing ALE (Address Latch Enable) signal
Looping & counting programming techniques Difference between RLC and RAL instructions
Subroutines & multiple calling Operating modes of 8254/8253 timer
Function of DMA controller
These questions check basic definitions + control signals + programming fundamentals.
SECTION B — Descriptive Questions (7 × 3 = 21 Marks)
Attempt ANY 3 out of 5.
Topics include:
(a) 8085 block diagram
Functional units, signals Programming model Flag register bits explained
(b) 8085 Interfacing
Interfacing 8-DIP switches (input) Interfacing 7-segment display (output)
(c) Interrupts of 8085
All interrupts Vectored interrupts Interrupt vector addresses
(d) BCD addition
Concept + example
Assembly language program for adding 2 unsigned BCD numbers
(e) 8255 Programmable Peripheral Interface
Block diagram Ports A, B, C Modes of operation
This section tests architecture + interfacing + interrupts + assembly programming skills.
SECTION C — Long Analytical/Programming Questions (7 marks each)
Each question has two alternative choices (a or b).
These require diagram-based explanations, timing cycles, memory decoding, assembly programs, or peripheral controller descriptions.
Q3 — Op-Code Fetch & Address Decoding
(a) Opcode fetch cycle timing diagram
OR
(b) Absolute vs Partial decoding + design Read/Write control signals using IO/M’, RD’, WR’
Q4 — Addressing Modes / Instruction Classification
(a) Transfer F7H from 2050H using MOV, LDAX, LDA + explaining addressing modes
OR
(b) Classify instruction set of 8085 by function + list and explain instructions
Q5 — Looping Program / Stack Memory
(a) Flowchart + program for a zero-to-nine (mod-10) counter
OR
(b) Stack memory, stack pointer + conditional call/return instructions
Q6 — Multiplication Program / Register Instructions
(a) Program to multiply two numbers stored at 2050H & 2051H using a subroutine
OR
(b) Explain: XCHG, XTHL, SHLD, SPHL + program to subtract DE from BC
Q7 — 8259 PIC / 8086 Architecture
(a) Block diagram of 8259A + priority modes
OR
(b) BIU & EU of 8086 + register organization + TEST’, LOCK’ signals explained
These questions test programming, timing diagrams, memory interfacing, controller ICs & advanced architecture concepts.
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OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE EXAM
This exam checks whether the student can:
Understand 8085 architecture, signals & timing cycles
Write assembly programs using loops, counters, stack, subroutines
Interface I/O devices (switches, displays)
Use interrupts & timers (8253/54)
Understand peripheral interfaces (8255, 8259)
Perform memory decoding & apply addressing modes
Compare 8085 vs 8086 architecture and signal-level operation
Use DMA controller concepts
It combines theory + programming + hardware interfacing + timing analysis, essential for embedded systems & microprocessor design.
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