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Module 2: The 8051 Architecture

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Which version of MCS-51 requires the necessary connection of external clock source to XTAL2 in addition to the XTAL1 connectivity to ground level?
(i) HMOS
(ii) CHMOS
(iii) CMOS
(iv) All of the above

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Answer: (i) HMOS

Explanation: HMOS version of MCS-51 (e.g., 8051 original) requires an external clock source to be connected to XTAL2 with XTAL1 grounded when driven externally. CHMOS/CMOS versions (80C51) use XTAL1 as clock input and leave XTAL2 floating. Hence HMOS is the version described.

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