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x86 MICROPROCESSORS
KEY POINTS OF THIS CHAPTER
l 8088 and 8086 processors are similar in most ways, except for three differences.
l There are two modes of operation for the 8086, which are designated as minimum
mode and maximum mode.
l When in the minimum mode, the 8086 functions in a single processor environment.
l The address bus of the processor is multiplexed with the data bus, and hence, to use
these buses separately, de-multiplexing must be done.
l The address bus, data bus and control bus must be buffered to increase the driving
capability of the buses.
l An external clock generator is used to provide the clock and to synchronize ...