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Why the base register is limited to 4096 bytes

 
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winchaat

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 2:52 pm    Post subject: Why the base register is limited to 4096 bytes
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could any one explain why the base register is limited to 4096 bytes ?

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 2:52 pm    Post subject: Re: Why the base register is limited to 4096 bytes Reply with quote
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:49 pm    Post subject:
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Offset from the base register occupies one and a half bytes for a maximum value of 4095.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 10, 2006 10:27 am    Post subject: hi
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Thank u jon_s_rice
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 5:12 am    Post subject:
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Hi Winchaat,

yes, its basically the 12 bits occupied by the base register, 2 power of 12, (4095).

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