Report on 8085 Microprocessor
1. Introduction
The 8085 microprocessor is an 8-bit microprocessor developed by Intel in 1976. It was designed using
NMOS technology and is a binary-compatible successor to the Intel 8080. The '5' in 8085 signifies that it
requires a single +5V power supply.
2. Architecture
The 8085 microprocessor has a simple architecture with the following components:
- Accumulator
- Temporary Register
- ALU (Arithmetic and Logic Unit)
- General Purpose Registers (B, C, D, E, H, L)
- Stack Pointer and Program Counter
- Instruction Register and Decoder
- Timing and Control Unit
- Interrupt Control
- Serial I/O Control
3. Features
Key features of the 8085 microprocessor include:
- 8-bit data bus
- 16-bit address bus
- Operates at 3 MHz clock speed
- Requires a single +5V power supply
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- Can address up to 64 KB of memory
- Supports 74 instructions and 246 opcodes
4. Applications
The 8085 microprocessor is widely used in:
- Embedded systems
- Control systems
- Educational purposes for learning microprocessor architecture
- Early personal computers
5. Conclusion
Despite being an older technology, the 8085 microprocessor remains a fundamental component in learning
and understanding microprocessor-based systems. Its simplicity and ease of use make it an excellent choice
for educational and prototyping purposes.
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