Computer Architecture
Homework Assignment 5, due Wednesday April 3, 2002




1) Problem 4.11 Page 144

2) Problem 4.14 Page 144

3) Read pages 200-203 of text. Write a document Summarizing the capabilities of the Intel 82C59A and the Intel 82C55A. Would it make any sense to use these together? Why or why not?

4) Read the attached information on the Motorola MC6820 Peripheral Interface Adaptor. Compare this to the Intel 82C55A.