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Difference between minimum mode and maximum mode in 8086

microprocessor

Minimum mode Maximum mode

There can be only one processor. There can be multiple processors.

Performance is slower. Performance is faster.

The circuit is simple. The circuit is complex.

Multiprocessing cannot be
Multiprocessing can be performed.
performed.

MN/MX is 1 to indicate the


MN/MX is 0 to indicate the maximum mode
minimum mode.

The 8086 generates INTA for The 8288 Bus Controller generates the interrupt
interrupt acknowledgment. acknowledgment signal (INTA).

The 8086 itself provides an ALE for Because there are several processors, the 8288 bus
the latch. controller provides ALE for the latch.

The system is more affordable. The system costs more money.

It is used for small systems. It is used for large systems.

The multiprocessor setup is not


The multiprocessor configuration is accepted.
supported.
Feature Minimum Mode Maximum Mode

Multiplexed bus
Bus width 8-bit

20-bit
Address bus width 20-bit

Multiple bus control


Single bus control
Control signal signals
signal

Additional support chips


Fewer support chips
Additional support chips required
required

Supported
Coprocessor support Not supported

Maximum number of Up to 3
0
coprocessors

Required
Bus controller Not required

Required Required
Clock generator

Required
Data buffer Not required

External
Interrupt controller Built-in

Interrupt controller Not available Available

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