8.5.3 Exception status flag (EP)
The EP flag is bit 6 of PSW, and is a status flag used to indicate that exception processing is in
progress. It is set when an exception occurs.
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Bit Position
Bit Name
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EP
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Figure 8-23: Exception Status Flag (EP)
Shows that exception processing is in progress.
0: Exception processing not in progress.
1: Exception processing in progress.
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