Inside the ALU of the 8085 microprocessor

“The arithmetic-logic unit is a fundamental part of any computer, performing addition, subtraction, and logic operations, but how it works is a mystery to many people. I’ve reverse-engineered the ALU circuit from the 8085 microprocessor and explain how it works. The 8085’s ALU is a surprisingly complex circuit that at first looks like a mysterious jumble of gates, but it can be understood if you don’t mind diving into some Boolean logic.”

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