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Module 3: Instruction Set and Programming

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What can be the oscillator period for the multiplication operation of A and B in accordance to 16-bit product especially in B : A registers?
(i) 12
(ii) 24
(iii) 36
(iv) 48

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Answer: (iv) 48

Explanation: 8051 MUL AB multiplies unsigned 8-bit A × B → 16-bit product in B:A (B high, A low). Execution time is 4 machine cycles. At 12 oscillator periods per machine cycle (traditional 8051), 4×12 = 48 oscillator periods. Hence option (iv) 48. (Some CMOS variants 6T mode differ, but exam expects 48.)**

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