Latches are used in 80286 to
A. demultiplex the address and data lines
B. latch the address signals
C. decode the select signals
D. latch the address and decode the select signals
Answer:A
Latches are used in 80286 to
A. demultiplex the address and data lines B. latch the address signals C. decode the select signals D. latch the address and decode the select signals
Explanation: The address and data lines are not multiplexed, hence no latches are required in 80286 system. Rather the addresses of the next bus cycle are displayed in advance, hence the latches are required for latching the address, and decode the signals.