Questions tagged [microprocessor]
The microprocessor is an integrated circuit that elaborates information in the form of digital signals. Not to be confused with a microcontroller, which embeds many additional devices to control embedded systems.
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Although 8086 is a 16 bit processor, yet it deals with 8 bit memory. Why?
Is it because of segmentation? If yes, then how? I don't see any problem using any 16-bit memory.
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When do you need buffers/drivers on buses in a microprocessor design?
I was browsing Microprocessor Interfacing Techniques and found this pharagraph:
The microprocessor's buses must connect to every memory and peripheral input-output chip in a system. All MOS ...
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Finding speedup in instruction pipeline with branch prediction
I was solving below exercise problem from book Computer Architecture and Design by Patterson at al. This could be more mathematical / logical doubt than electronics related doubt.
Breakdown of ...
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Understanding branch delay slot and branch prediction prefetch in instruction pipelining
Let me define:
Branch delay slot: Typically assemblers reorder instructions to move some instructions immediately after branch instruction, such that the moved instruction will always be executed, ...
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Finding speedup when branch prediction is done in instruction decode phase of processor pipeline instead of execute stage
I was solving problems from the exercise of the book "Computer Organization and Design" by Patterson. The problem reads like this:
Assume instructions:
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Finding percentage memory utilization in pipelining architecture
I was solving problems from the exercise of the book "Computer Organization and Design" by Patterson. The problem reads like this:
Consider stage latencies:
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Minimal components for timer relay
A 5V LED should run for a predefined time period once a button is pressed. The LED should be illuminated for the same duration as the button is pressed, but only once the button is released and ...
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As a computer science engineering graduate, do I need to learn Assembly language in today's day and age? [closed]
Given that there are simple and easy to learn/use MCU devices such as those offered by Arduino, Particle, TI (MSP430 series), Microchip (PIC16 series) does it make sense to teach ALP to computer ...
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Addressing 45 Inputs Down to 6 pin Output
I'm looking for a chip which could minimize ~45 button inputs down to an 6 pin input for use with Raspberry Pi.
I know this is a simple problem and it has likely been solved before, but as an ...
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PLDs, DSPs, MCUs, MPUs and SoCs Typical Application [closed]
PLDs, DSPs, MCUs, MPUs and SoCs are all embedded devices, they can be programmed / configured to achieve a specific application. I've worked with MCUs and FPGAs in the past and realized that they are ...
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Can SoC Processors be used as more powerful microcontrollers? [closed]
I'm starting with microcontrollers (still avr), and once I finish, I'll be moving on to ARM based microcontrollers.
However, as I've been reading, the ARM Cortex M is basically the best you can get, ...
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Result of increasing number of stages in pipeline processor
We are learning about singlecycle/multicycle processors and in the book it is said
Pipeline processor is k(number of stages) times faster than single cycle processor.
However at a later point it ...
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Do modern processors have redundancy in their logic units to compensate production faults?
Modern processors consist of billions of transistors and new production technologies often have problems with the yield, at least in the first months, but I guess that even after years there will be ...
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Processor speed for generating PWM at 1 MHz
I want to generate square pulses at around 1 MHz to drive an H-bridge inverter. Now, I want to choose a suitable microcontroller, microprocessor, or a DSP board.
I need to generate a few pulses (...
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Is a multiplexer needed to read from memory
we need to enable a register to write into that register, which is done using a decoder.
even if we enable 1 register using decoder, given that RD(bar) is 0, all registers can still produce an output. ...
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Microprocessor 8085 regains control of the bus
a) immediately after HOLD goes Low
b) immediately after HOLD goes high
c) after half clock cycle has passed once HLDS goes low
d) after half clock cycle after HLDA goes high
This question was asked ...
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Order of write and read in Microprocessor interfaced with ADC
An ADC is interfaced with a microprocessor as shown in the figure. All signals have been indicated with typical notations. Acquisition of one new sample of the analog input signal by the ...
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How many stall cycles resulted by incorrectly predicted branch in instruction pipelining
I have been solving following exercise problem from book Computer Organization by Patterson and Hennessy:
The importance of having a good branch predictor depends on how often conditional branches ...
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Acceleration of sequential computation over time
I am looking for a model (or "law", as in Moore's law) to describe the acceleration of sequential computation over time. By sequential computation I mean, for example, repeated applications of a hash ...
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STM32L4R5xx Different Pins Same Function
I am working with a STM32L4R5LQFP144 microprocessor right now. I'm trying to use the SPI1 with several sensors. I understand that the SCK on the slave needs to be connected to SPI1_SCK pin on the ...
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Why RST instructions are called one byte call instruction in 8085 [closed]
Why RST instructions are called one byte call instruction in 8085 ?
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What is address allocation of memory register? [closed]
What is ment by address allocation of memory register in microprocessor and memory topic or in computer architecture?
Memory chips are have no processing elements(passive elements). How memory chips ...
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In ADCs, what is the number of conversions per sequence?
I'm dealing with a microcontroller's Analog to Digital Converter (ATD_10B8C) that has a control register who's bit values determine the "number of conversions per sequence". What exactly does this ...
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Why do I need to read/write from/to EEPROM in embedded applications? [closed]
What is the usage of the EEPROM in embedded application? can you give me examples?
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24 bit adc to read +/-10V analog input signal
I need to read a sensor data which gives analog output(range is +10V to -10V) and convert it to digital form using 24 bit ADC and then store it to a memory card. I have some experience with PIC ...
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Customzing the Arduino Mini Pro 3.3V/8Mhz. What component can I remove from the original circuit?
I am trying to custom design my own microcontroller circuit and want to eventually embed it into my system. I decided to use an Arduino Mini Pro 3.3V/8Mhz provided from Sparkfun and the links for the ...
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Are memory-mapped registers actually implemented as real registers?
I am currently trying to better understand microcontroller-architectures and I am particularly studying the ARM cortex-m3 right now. What I have always wondered is, if memory mapped registers are ...
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How much is VLIW power- and area-efficient then superscalar anyway?
Most of texts say VLIW, which is lack of hardware to detect hazards and schedule the instructions. But I haven't see any evaluation about how much VLIW can save area(h/w complexity) and power compared ...
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How much is VLIW power- and area-efficient then superscalar anyway? [duplicate]
Most of texts say VLIW, which is lack of hardware to detect hazards and schedule the instructions. But I haven't see any evaluation about how much VLIW can save area(h/w complexity) and power compared ...
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What is a RTOS, is it embedded or do I need to install? (MSP430) [closed]
First of all, I have the basic knowledge in low-level programming of microprocessors but I don't have the in-depth details which I need. I have never worked with RTOS before in my previous class. Now ...
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Can a PC motherboard be used as an uber microcontroller?
I'm aware of the differences between a common microcontroller and a full blown motherboard from a computer server. But consider what happens when the PC memory testing tool memtest86 is run:-
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Analog Blackfin Processor Silicon Revision issue [closed]
Recently we got a large batch of ADSP-BF5346s that say they are Silicon Rev 3 but internally read as Rev 2. Is there a way for me to determine the Silicon Revision number on the rest of the shipment ...
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Help identifying a microprocessor?
I've recently started trying to reverse engineer my old car's ECU (2001 Holden Jackaroo/Isuzu Trooper with a 3.0L diesel 4jx1 engine), purely as a learning experience. I've managed to identify and ...
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Designing an IoT product [closed]
This is more of a general question of the embedded electronics industry. At the moment I'm planning on building a device with a similar requirement to the Nest products. Essentially, I want to have a ...
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Atmel Image Sensor interface
I'm working on Microchip SAMA5D27SOM Evaluation kit platform. I'm trying to interface TVP5150AM1 Video decoder to image sensor controller(Atmel-ISC) interface of the processor. I have configured the ...
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16 bit Graphics Chip [closed]
I am trying to build a 16 bit single board computer based around the 68000 and am wondering if there are any non proprietary 16 bit graphics chips like the Yamaha V9958 with readily available ...
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redundant output pins from MCU
I am analyzing a board with safety considerations. In one part of the circuit, PB0 and PB1 of MCU have been logical anded using an IC (PB0 && PB1). Does anyone have faced with such ...
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Read/write logic in IC8259
I was studying about 8259A from the Intel documentation of Intel 8259A. What I came across was that the Read/Write Logic has an input from control logic.In all other ICs that I have seen, this is ...
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Maximum number of opcodes for a microprocessor
What is the maximum number of opcodes for the question, the answer is c option, but i think it is option d, because, each address specifies each memory location, there are 16 address lines, which ...
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Stack RAM and data RAM of 8085
Where is the Stack RAM and data RAM located in the block diagram of 8085 microprocessor ? I am unable to find it in block diagram .
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Exchange instruction of 8085 microprocessor
How XCHG instruction is executed by 8085 microprocessor ? By default XCHG instruction takes place between DE pair and HL pair. Suppose let us assume contents of DE pair is replaced by the contents of ...
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Will 8 bit addition in 8085 gives 16 bit result?
If two 8 bit numbers are added in 8085 microprocessor, will it give 16 bit result, if so where it will be stored, because Accumulator can store only 8 bit.
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Memory access at microprocessors
I just learned about memory segmentation that is used in microprocessors and I was told that old microprocessors like Intel 8086 had 20 lines of address bus which means that it could access 2^20 ...
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ALE and PSEN example waveforms - are highs and lows “flat enough”?
Sorry if this is a silly question. All of my waveforms (square, rectangle, pulse) exhibit the kind of behavior in the image where the highs and lows are not super-flat.
Clock is 18MHz and these ...
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How the first programming language and compiler was made? [closed]
How to get access to processor?I know that our OS don't allow to do that. Can we delete our OS to get the access?
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Inserting an FPGA on a MIPI camera lane [closed]
I have a processor which accepts MIPI data. However, the problem is I want to perform some processing on this data and the IMX6 is not fast enough to do this in real time. I was wondering what is the ...
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How do processors control their clock speed?
I recently came across an STM processor with 2 oscillators on the circuit - I suppose one for high-speed operation and the other for low power.
For something like a desktop processor where the clock ...
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JL (or maybe something else) misterious branded IC's [closed]
Take a look at this example of an IC found on a circuit board:
Brand is found on many PCB's of Chinese/India manufacturers of different kind of devices, mostly consumer based.
For example, there are ...
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Thermal overload trip in chips
I have read that the thermal design power (TDP) is an important metric while considering energy and power trade off related to microcontrollers. It is said that TDP determines the cooling required and ...
