Features of 8086

Microprocessor
The 8086 microprocessor revolutionized computing with its powerful
architecture and broad instruction set. Let's explore its key features and
impact on computer systems.

RK by Rajesh Kumar
Introduction
1 Brief History

Learn about the fascinating journey of the 8086 microprocessor, from its
development by Intel to its release in 1978.

2 Importance

Discover why the 8086 holds a significant place in the history of microprocessors and
its impact on modern computing.
Architecture of the 8086
Register
Organization
Explore the various registers
used within the 8086
microprocessor and their roles
in data handling.
Execution Unit
Understand how the
execution unit of the 8086
carries out instructions and
performs calculations.
Memory
Organization
Dive into the memory
organization of the 8086 and
how it stores and retrieves
data efficiently.
Instruction Set of the 8086
Data Transfer Instructions

Discover the wide array of instructions available for transferring data within the 8086
microprocessor.

Arithmetic Instructions

Explore the powerful arithmetic instructions that enable mathematical operations

within the 8086.

Control Flow Instructions

Learn about the control flow instructions that allow the 8086 to make decisions and
execute conditional statements.
Modes of Operation
Real Mode Protected Mode
Understand the real mode of operation in which Explore the advanced protected mode,
the 8086 emulates its predecessor, the 8080, for introduced in the 80286 processor, which
backward compatibility. enhances memory addressing and security.
8086 Interrupts
1 Hardware Interrupts

Discover the hardware interrupts

supported by the 8086
Software Interrupts 2 microprocessor, enabling external
Explore the software interrupts that devices to gain its attention.
provide means for the operating
system or programs to communicate
with the 8086.
Conclusion
1 Summary of Key Features

Recap the major features of the 8086 microprocessor that revolutionized the
computer industry.

2 Impact on Computer Systems

Understand how the 8086's architecture and instruction set influenced the
development of modern computer systems.