Which interrupt in 8085 Microprocessor is unmaskable?

2017

Which interrupt in 8085 Microprocessor is unmaskable?

  1. A.

    RST 5.5

  2. B.

    RST 7.5

  3. C.

    TRAP

  4. D.

    Both (a) and (b)

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Correct answer: C

The 8085 microprocessor has five interrupt sources: TRAP, RST 7.5, RST 6.5, RST 5.5, and INTR. TRAP is the only non-maskable interrupt because it cannot be disabled by software instructions like SIM, whereas RST 5.5 and RST 7.5 are maskable.

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