8257 :

Direct Memory Access (DMA) Controller

Block Diagram
Mode Set Register
Status Register
Terminal Count Register
 Operating Modes of 8257

1. Rotating Priority Mode

2. Fixed Priority Mode
3. Extended Write Mode:
- MEMW’ and I/OW’ signals get extended duration to
avoid wait states

1. TC Stop Mode :
- a CH can be Disabled
1. Autoload Mode :
- CH2 is used for repeated block mode.
State
Diagram
of 8257