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1. Interrupt Interface of the 8088 and 8086 Microcomputer 2. 11.1 Interrupt Mechanism, Type, and Priority • Interrupts provide a mechanism for quickly changing program…

Documents Introduction An interrupt is an event which informs the CPU that its service (action) is needed....

Slide 1 Introduction An interrupt is an event which informs the CPU that its service (action) is needed. Sources of interrupts: –internal fault (e.g.. divide by zero, overflow)…