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4. Briefly describe the parameters that you would consider while choosing the right microprocessor
for your application, emphasizing the significance of each parameter.
5. With the help of a labelled diagram, briefly describe the operational role of the three types of bus
in a microcomputer system.
6. Briefly describe the primary functions of the following peripheral devices. Also, give at least one
device type number for each of them:
(a) programmable timer;
(b) clock generator;
(c) programmable peripheral interface;
(d) DMA controller;
(e) programmable interrupt controller.
7. Briefly describe salient features of the Pentium series of microprocessors.
8. Compare and contrast:
(a) eight-bit microprocessors,
(b) 16-bit microprocessors,
(c) 32-bit microprocessors and
(d) 64-bit microprocessors
from Intel and Motorola.
Further Reading
1. Brey, B. B. (2000) The Intel Microprocessors 8086/8088, 80186/80188, 80286, 80326, 80486, Pentium, and
Pentium Pro Processor Architecture, Programming, and Interfacing, Prentice-Hall, NJ, USA.
2. Floyd, T. L. (2005) Digital Fundamentals, Prentice-Hall Inc., USA.
3. Crisp, J. (2004) Introduction to Microprocessors and Microcontrollers, Newnes, Oxford, UK.
4. Tocci, R. J. and Ambrosio, F. J. (2002) Microprocessors and Microcomputers: Hardware and Software, PrenticeHall, NJ, USA.
5. Rafiquzzaman, M. (1990) Microprocessor and Microcomputer-based System Design, CRC Press, FL, USA.