Intel 80C186XL Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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REFRESH CONTROL UNIT
Figure 7-2. Refresh Control Unit Operation Flow Chart
The nine-bit refresh clock counter does not wait until the BIU services the refresh request to con-
tinue counting. This operation ensures that refresh requests occur at the correct interval. Other-
wise, the time between refresh requests would be a function of varying bus activity. When the
BIU services the refresh request, it clears the request and increments the refresh address.
Counter = ?
Load Counter
From Refresh Clock
Interval Register
Set "E" Bit
Refresh Control
Unit Operation
Decrement
Counter
Generated BIU
Request
Refresh Request
Acknowledged
BIU Refresh
Bus Operation
Execute
Memory Read
Executed
Every
Clock
Remove
Request
Continue
Increment
Address
A1265-0A