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UNIT 3
Two Marks Questions
1 What are the three main functions of the 8255 Programmable Peripheral Interface (PPI) chip?
2 Explain the different modes of operation available in the 8255 PPI.
3 How are LEDs interfaced with the 8255 in Mode 0?
4 Give an example of an application where the 8255's timer functionality is useful
5 Describe the process of interfacing a static RAM chip with a microprocessor.
6 List two factors to consider when choosing the type of memory for an embedded system.
7 What are the different operating modes of the 8253 programmable timer?
8 Breifly describe the steps involved in setting up the 8255 for handshaking between two processors.
9 Explain the difference between single-ended and differential input configurations for an ADC
10 Describe the function of the baud rate generator in a USART.
11 Discuss the significance of the 8253/8254 Timer in microcontroller applications.
Define the term "general purposes programmable peripheral devices" in the context of microcontroller
12 interfacing.
13 How does memory interfacing impact the overall performance and scalability of a microcontroller system?
14 Explain the role of embedded C in developing programs for interfacing modules.
How do communication protocols influence the design of programs for interfacing modules in embedded
15 systems?
What are the challenges associated with developing programs for multiple interfacing modules in embedded
16 systems?
17 Explain the role of embedded C in developing programs for interfacing modules.
18 What is the purpose of USART in microcontroller-based systems,
19 How does USART play a crucial role in serial I/O and data communication for microcontrollers?
List out application of USART , outlining the specific requirements and benefits of using this communication
20 protocol.
5 marks questions
1 Describe the steps involved in setting up the 8255 for handshaking between two processors.
2 Explain how the 8259A programmable interrupt controller (PIC) prioritizes interrupts.
3 List the different types of data transfer formats used in serial communication.
4 Explain the concept of cascading 8253 timer chips
Design a circuit to interface a temperature sensor with a microprocessor using an ADC and display the
5 temperature on an LCD screen
6 Explain the role of the 8259A Programmable Interrupt Controller in microcontroller systems.
7 Explain is the importance of USART in serial I/O and data communication for microcontrollers.
8 Discuss the challenges associated with memory interfacing in microcontroller applications.
Discuss the importance of efficient programming for various interfacing modules in embedded systems, and
9 how it contributes to overall system functionality and performance.
Explain the concept of synchronous and asynchronous communication in the context of USART, highlighting
10 their respective advantages and applications.
10 marks questions
Discuss the challenges and considerations involved in interfacing external devices with a low-power
1 embedded system
2 Explain the function of ADC and DAC in microcontroller interfacing
Explain the key features and functionalities of the 8255 Programmable Peripheral Interface and its role in
3 interfacing various devices with microprocessors.
Analyze the function and significance of the 8259A Programmable Interrupt Controller in managing
4 interrupts and prioritizing tasks in microcontroller-based systems.
Describe the role of USART in serial I/O and data communication for microcontrollers, and its impact on
5 system reliability and data transfer rates.
Compare the USART protocol with other serial communication protocols such as RS232, SPI, and I2C,
6 highlighting their respective strengths and weaknesses.
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UNIT 4
Two Marks Questions
1 What is the primary difference between an 8-bit and a 16-bit microcontroller in terms of data width?
2 How does the clock speed of a 16-bit microcontroller compare to that of an 8-bit microcontroller?
What are the advantages of using a 16-bit microcontroller over an 8-bit microcontroller in terms of data
3 handling and calculations?
4 What type of operations are microcontrollers commonly used for in embedded systems?
5 How does the data width of a microcontroller impact its ability to manage and process data?
6 What are the salient features of the 8051 microcontroller?
7 How many special function registers does the 8051 microcontroller have?
8 How many bits does the program status word (PSW) of the 8051 microcontroller have?
9 How many external and internal interrupts does the 8051 microcontroller support?
10 How many timers/counters does the 8051 microcontroller have?
11 Describe the role of pull-up resistors in the I/O port configuration of the 8051 microcontroller,
How does I/O port configuration of the 8051 microcontroller enables it to interface with external memory and
12 other peripheral devices.
13 Explain the immediate addressing mode in the 8051 microcontroller,
14 What is the significance of control transfer instructions in the 8051 instruction set.
Discuss the role of logical instructions in the 8051 instruction set, highlighting their utility in performing
15 bitwise operations and logical comparisons,
16 Highlight the key features of microcontrollers that make them well-suited for embedded systems.
17 Compare the use of microcontrollers versus microprocessors in embedded systems,
18 Explain the role of microcontrollers in driving LED display systems,
19 Explain the concept of graphical display systems driven by microcontrollers,
20 What is the significance of the program status word (PSW) register in the 8051
5 marks questions
Discuss the evolution of microcontroller technology from 8-bit to 16-bit architectures and its influence on
1 development of embedded system.
Explain the significance of microcontrollers in the context of embedded systems?How does it differ from
2 general-purpose computers in terms of design and functionality.
3 Explain the architecture and different components of the 8051 microcontroller.
Explain the key characteristics of the program status word in the 8051 microcontroller and its role in
4 managing program execution.
What are the primary functions of timers/counters (for 8051 microcontroller) in embedded system
5 applications?
6 Describe the address space division of the 8051 microcontroller and its significance in memory management.
Describe the process of configuring I/O ports for input and output operations in the 8051 microcontroller, and
7 how this contributes to system functionality
8 What is the significance of interrupt-driven I/O operations in embedded systems?
9 Explain the functions of pins 1 to 8 on the 8051 microcontroller( Port 1).
Describe the specific functions of the RESET pin and its significance in the context of the 8051
10 microcontroller.
10 marks questions
1 With a neat block diagram, explain the architecture of the 8051 microcontroller.
2 Discuss the pin configuration of the 8051
Differentiate Port 0 with Ports 1, 2, and 3 in the 8051 microcontroller, highlighting their bidirectional
3 capabilities and any special features that differentiate them from each other.
4 Discuss the various addressing mode in the 8051 microcontroller.
5 Explain the characteristics and applications of data transfer instructions in the 8051 instruction set,
Explain the role of microcontrollers in embedded systems and why they are preferred over other computing
6 devices for specific applications
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UNIT 5
Two Marks Questions
1 What does UART stand for, and what is its primary function in serial communication?
Define SPI and explain its key principle in facilitating data transfer between microcontrollers and peripheral
2 devices.
What is the significance of I2C in serial communication, and how does it differ from other serial protocols such
3 as UART and SPI?
4 What does DAC stand for, and what is its primary function in electronic circuits?
Define ADC and explain its role in converting analog signals into digital data for processing by microcontrollers
5 or other digital systems.
How is PWM used to generate an analog output from a digital signal, and what are its advantages in comparison
6 to a dedicated DAC?
7 Explain DAC and ADC.How does it impact the accuracy of signal conversion?
Describe the key principle behind the operation of a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and its significance in
8 interfacing digital systems with analog components.
Explain the term "asynchronous communication" in the context of UART and its relevance in data transfer
9 operations.
Describe the primary role of UART, SPI, and I2C in enabling communication between microcontrollers and
10 external devices.
11 How does UART differ from USART?
12 List out the four I/O ports in the 8051 microcontroller, and how many pins does each port consist of?
13 How many bits are there in each of the I/O ports of the 8051 microcontroller?
14 How can external memory be connected to the Port 0 of the 8051 microcontroller?
15 What is the purpose of the Interrupts vector table in the 8051 microcontroller?
16 Name the different types of interrupts supported by the 8051 microcontroller.
17 What is the role of Timer 1 in the 8051 microcontroller, and how does it contribute to interrupt handling?
18 What is the size of the address bus in the 8051 microcontroller, and how much memory space can it address?
19 Write the priority order of interrupts in the 8051 microcontroller, based on the Interrupts vector table.
20 How many pins are typically used to interface an LCD with an 8051 microcontroller in 8-bit mode?
5 marks questions
Explain the concept of peripheral interfacing in the context of the 8051 microcontroller, and discuss its
1 significance in embedded system design.
2 Explain the significance of I/O addressing when interfacing external peripherals with the 8051 microcontroller.
3 Briefly Discuss the steps involved in interfacing an output device, such as an LCD display,
Explain the purpose and functionality of the WR (Write) and RD (Read) pins when interfacing the 8051
4 microcontroller with external peripherals, and their role in data transfer operations.
Compare synchronous and asynchronous communication modes when interfacing external devices with the
5 8051 microcontroller, highlighting their respective advantages and limitations.
Explain how serial communication interfaces, such as UART or SPI, can be utilized for interfacing external
peripherals with the 8051 microcontroller, providing examples of devices that commonly use serial
6 communication protocols.
Explain the working principles of UART communication and compare it with the synchronous communication
7 of SPI and I2C.
What is the significance of interfacing an LCD with an 8051 microcontroller, and what types of data can be
8 displayed on the LCD screen in embedded projects? [2]
Explain the concept of 4-bit mode in LCD interfacing with 8051 microcontrollers, and how it differs from the 8-
9 bit mode in terms of data transmission.
With help of a suitable diagram Discuss the role of a decoder, such as the 74LS373, in the interfacing of an LCD
10 with an 8051 microcontroller.
10 marks questions
 Discuss the role of the 8255 Programmable Peripheral Interface (PPI) in interfacing with the 8051
1 microcontroller, highlighting its key features and applications.
Describe the architecture of the 8255A Programmable Peripheral Interface and its compatibility with the 8051
2 microcontroller, emphasizing its role in facilitating I/O operations
Discuss the significance of interrupt-driven I/O in peripheral interfacing with the 8051 microcontroller, and
3 provide examples of applications where interrupt handling is crucial for efficient data transfer.
Describe the process of interfacing analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) with the 8051 microcontroller,
4 highlighting the conversion process and considerations for accurate analog signal acquisition.
Discuss the fundamental differences between UART, SPI, and I2C communication protocols, highlighting their
5 unique characteristics and typical applications in embedded systems.
With the help of a diagram show how can the 8255 Programmable Peripheral Interface (PPI) be utilized in
6 conjunction with an LCD module for display purposes in 8051 microcontroller-based systems?