40) Interrupts play important role in microprocessor operations.
Explain what are interrupts and why are they used?

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

 
41) When connecting memory device(s) to a microprocessor,decoder(s) are normally used.
Explain the purpose of decoder(s), that is why not connect memories directly to the microprocessor?

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

42) Compare the general differences / similarities between TTL &  MOS technologies in terms of speed, power dissapation, usage, static sensitivity, process complexity, etc.

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

 
43) Dynamic RAMs and Static RAMs are commonly used in computers.
How do SRAM and DRAM individual memory cells differ internally?
Hint: What components have ‘dynamic’ and/or ‘static’ characteristics?

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

 
44) Compare Analog vs Digital in terms of information speed, precision, processing, storage, system design, intergration, etc.

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

 
45) If one processor has a 10 MHz clock and another one has 20 MHz clock, does it mean that the second processor with 20 MHz clock can process the same software twice the speed of the first processor? Why?

_________________________________________________________________________

 

                                                                   - 12 -