What is the size of the program counter in the 8085 microprocessors ?

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What is the size of the program counter in the 8085 microprocessors ?

Answer: B. 16 bits — The 8085 microprocessor has a 16-bit program counter, allowing it to address up to 64KB of memory space. This is because the program counter holds a 16-bit…

  1. A.

    8 bits

  2. B.

    16 bits

  3. C.

    32 bits

  4. D.

    64 bits

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Correct answer: B

The 8085 microprocessor has a 16-bit program counter, allowing it to address up to 64KB of memory space. This is because the program counter holds a 16-bit address that points to the next instruction to be executed.

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