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The document discusses the interrupt mechanism of the x86 microprocessor, focusing on the 8086 architecture, which includes hardware and software interrupts, their types, and the Interrupt Vector Table (IVT). It explains the operation of interrupts, including the sequence of interrupt response and the priority of different interrupt types. Additionally, it covers the 8259 Programmable Interrupt Controller (PIC), its architecture, and its role in managing multiple interrupts efficiently.

Author

Aneesh PK

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EN