Specifications

Theory of Operation
OVERVIEW
This chapter presents a detailed description of ZT 8832 system level
operation. Topics discussed include:
• Commonly asked questions regarding the ZT 8832
• Issues surrounding STD bus compatibility
• Operation of dual port memory and control port I/O used to
interface the ZT 8832 to the STD bus
• Using the board select option to reduce STD bus memory and
I/O requirements in a system with more than one ZT 8832
• Using STD bus interrupts
• The reset state of the ZT 8832 and the relationship between reset
on the ZT 8832 and reset on the STD bus
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