FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

MCS·80™ System Bus for READ CYCLE

The basic timing of the MCS-80 BUS for a READ CYCLE is as follows:

MCS·85™ System Bus for READ CYCLE

The basic timing of the MCS-85 BUS for a READ CYCLE is as follows:

The MCS-80 first presents the address CD and shortly thereafter the control signal ®. The data bus, which was in the high impedance state, is driven by the selected device ®. The selected device eventually presents the valid data to the processor 0. The processor raises the control signal ®, which causes the select- ed device to put the data bus in the high impe- dance state ®. The processor then changes the address (]) for the start of the next data transfer.

MCS·80™ System Bus for WRITE CYCLE

The basic timing of the MCS-80 BUS for a WRITE CYCLE is as follows:

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At the beginning of the READ cycle, the 8085A sends out all 16 bits of address CD. This is followed by ALE ® which causes the lower eight bits of address to be latched in either the 8155/56,8355, 8755A, or in an external 8212. RD is then dropped ® by the 8085A. The data bus is then tri-stated by the 8085A in preparation for the selected device driving the bus 0; the selected device will continue to drive the bus with valid data ®, until RD is raised ® by the 8085A. At the end of the READ CYCLE (]), the address and data lines are changed in prepara- tion for the next cycle.

MCS·85™ System Bus for WRITE CYCLE

The basic timing of the MCS-85 BUS for a WRITE CYCLE is as follows:

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The MCS-80 first presents the address CD, then enables the data bus driver ®, and later presents the data ®. Shortly thereafter, the MCS-80 drops the control signal 0 for an inter- val of time and then raises the signal ®. The MCS-80 then changes the address ® in preparation for the next data transfer. The ad- vance write signal of the 8238 is also shown (]).

The timing of the WRITE CYCLE is identical to the MCS-85 READ CYCLE with the exception of the ADo-AD7 lines. At the beginning of the cycle CD, the low order eight bits of address are on ADo-AD7'After ALE drops, the eight bits of data ®are put on ADo-AD7'They are removed ® at the end of the WRITE CYCLE, in anticipation of the next data transfer.

FIGURE 2·28(Continued) COMPARISON OF SYSTEM BUSES

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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.