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Microprocessors & Microcontrollers8086 Architecture

The 8086 instruction prefetch queue has a capacity of?

  • A2 bytes
  • B4 bytes
  • C6 bytes
  • D8 bytes
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Correct Answer: C. 6 bytes
Explanation: The 8086 BIU can prefetch up to six instruction bytes into its queue.
Reference: Standard microprocessors and microcontrollers: 8086 architecture
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