System Software & Microprocessor Lab Programs

1. Operating System Programs

   • Implement CPU Scheduling Algorithms.
   • Implement Banker's Algorithm.
   • Implement Disk Scheduling Algorithm.

2. System Software Programs

   • Implement pass one of a Two Pass Assembler.
   • Implement pass two of a Two Pass Assembler.
   • Implement One Pass Assembler.

3. MASM Programs

   • 8 Bit Addition of 2 Numbers.
   • 8 Bit Multiplication of 2 Numbers.
   • Check whether a number is Odd/Even.
   • Find the Square of a Number.
   • 16 Bit Addition of 2 Numbers.
   • 16 Bit Multiplication of 2 Numbers.
   • Linear Search using MASM.
   • String Manipulation using MASM.

Microsoft Macro Assembler (MASM)

Microsoft Macro Assembler (MASM) is an assembler for the x86 and x86-64 microprocessor architectures, developed by Microsoft. It enables developers to write programs in assembly language, providing precise control over hardware by directly manipulating memory and processor registers.

Key Features

• Assembler: Converts assembly language code into machine code, enabling direct interaction with the CPU and memory.
• Compatibility: Primarily used with x86 processors and supports MS-DOS, Windows, and compatible operating systems.
• Powerful Capabilities:
  • Provides directives, macros, and high-level control structures (e.g., loops, conditionals).
  • Simplifies complex assembly programming tasks while maintaining performance.
• Applications: Commonly used in:
  • Systems programming
  • Embedded systems
  • Performance-critical applications
  • Educational purposes for low-level programming concepts.

Use Cases

MASM remains a valuable tool for developers requiring fine control over hardware, allowing performance tuning and optimization at a low level. It is widely used in scenarios where direct access to the processor and memory management are essential.