FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

MACHINE CYCLE

 

 

STATUS

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

101M

S1

so

RD

WR

INTA

OPCODE FETCH

 

(OF)

0

1

1

0

1

1

MEMORY READ

 

(MR)

0

1

0

0

1

1

MEMORY WRITE

 

(MW)

0

0

1

1

0

1

1/0 READ

 

(lOR)

1

1

0

0

1

1

110 WRITE

 

(lOW)

1

0

1

1

0

1

INTR ACKNOWLEDGE

 

(INA)

1

1

1

1

1

0

BUS IDLE

 

(81l: DAD

0

1

0

1

1

1

 

 

INA(RST/TRAP)

1

1

1

1

1.

1

 

 

HALT

TS

0

0

TS

TS

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O=Logic"O" 1=Logic"1" TS=High Impedance X=Unspecified

FIGURE 2·10 808SA MACHINE CYCLE CHART

machine cycle. While no one instruction cycle will consist of more than five machine cycles, every machine cycle will be one of the seven types listed in Figure 2-10. These seven types of machine cycles can be differentiated by the state of the three status lines (101M, 5.9.L!.nd 51) and the three control signals (RD, WR, and INTA).

Most machine cycles consist of three T states, (cycles of the ClK output) with the exception of OPCODE FETCH, which normally has either four or six T states. The actual number of states required to perform any instruction depends on the instruction being executed, the particular machine cycle within the instruction cycle, and the number of WAIT and HOLD states inserted into each machine cycle through the use of the READY and HOLD inputs of the BOB5A. The state transition diagram in Figure 2-11 il- lustrates how the BOB5A proceeds in the course of a machine cycle. The state of various status and control signals, as well as the system buses, is shown in Figure 2-12 for each of the ten possible T states that the processor can be in.

Figure 2-11 also shows when the READY, HOLD, and interrupt signals are sampled, and how they modify the basic instruction sequence (T1- T6 and TWAIT). As we shall see, the timings for each of the seven types of machine cycles are almost identical.

OPCODE FETCH (OF):

The OPCODE FETCH (OF) machine cycle is unique in that it has more than three clock cycles. This is because the CPU must interpret the opcode accessed in Th T2, and T3 before it can decide what to do next.

NOTE: SYMBOL DEFINITION

fT,;\ = CPU STATE Tx'ALL CPU STATE TRANSITIONS OCCUR ~ ON THE FALLING EDGE OF CLK.

~= A DECISION (X) THAT DETERMINES WHICH OF SEVERAL ~o ALTERNATIVE PATHS TO FOLLOW.

=PERFORM THE ACTION X.

=FLOWLINE THAT INDICATES THE SEQUENCE OF EVENTS.

=FLOWLINE THAT INDICATES THE SEQUENCE OF EVENTS IF CONDITION X IS TRUE.

CC= NUMBER OF CLOCK CYCLES IN THE CURRENT MACHINE CYCLE.

BIMC = "BUS IDLE MACHINE CYCLE" = MACHINE CYCLE WHICH DOESN'TUSE THE SYSTEM BUS.

VALIDINT = "VALID INTERRUPT" - AN INTERRUPT IS PENDING THAT IS BOTH ENABLED AND UNMASKED (MASK· ING ONLY APPLIES FOR RST 5.5, 6.5, AND 7.5 INPUTS).

HLDA FF = INTERNAL HOLD ACKNOWLEDGE FLIP FLOP. NOTE THAT THE BOB5A SYSTEM BUSES ARE 3·STATEDONE CLOCK CYCLE AFTER THE HLDA FLIP FLOP ISSET.

FIGURE 2·11 808SA CPU STATE TRANSITION

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Intel MCS-80/85 manual Functional Description

MCS-80/85 specifications

The Intel MCS-80/85 family, introduced in the late 1970s, is a seminal collection of microprocessors that played a pivotal role in the early days of computing. The MCS-80 series, initially targeting embedded systems and control applications, gained remarkable attention due to its innovative architecture and flexible programming capabilities.

The MCS-80 family is anchored by the 8080 microprocessor, which was one of the first fully integrated 8-bit microprocessors. Released in 1974, the 8080 operated at clock speeds ranging from 2 MHz to 3 MHz and featured a 16-bit address bus capable of addressing up to 64KB of memory. The processor’s instruction set included around 78 instructions, providing extensive capabilities for data manipulation, logic operations, and branching.

Complementing the 8080 was a suite of support chips, forming the MCS-80 platform. The most notable among them was the 8155, which integrated a static RAM, I/O ports, and a timer, tailored for ease of designing systems around the 8080. Other support chips included the 8085, which provided improvements with an integrated clock generator, making it compatible with more modern designs and applications.

The MCS-85 series, on the other hand, revolves around the 8085 microprocessor, which provided a more advanced architecture. The 8085 operated at clock speeds of up to 6 MHz and came with a 16-bit address bus, similar to its predecessor. However, it introduced more sophisticated features, including an enhanced instruction set and support for interrupt-driven programming. These enhancements made the 8085 especially appealing to developers working in real-time processing environments.

The MCS-80/85 family utilized NMOS technology, known for its lower power consumption and higher performance compared to previous technologies like TTL. The family’s architecture allowed for easy interfacing with a variety of peripherals, making it a favorite for educational institutions and hobbyists embarking on computer engineering projects.

With its robustness, versatility, and affordability, the Intel MCS-80/85 microprocessors laid the groundwork for many subsequent microcomputer systems and applications. The legacy of this powerful family continues to influence modern microprocessor design, emphasizing the importance of reliable architecture in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.