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The '''Break Flag''' (B) exists on the [[SPC700]], as bit 4 of the [[Program Status Word]].  It discerns between [[IRQ]]s and [[BRK]].
The '''Break Flag''' (B) exists on the [[SPC700]], as bit 4 of the [[Program Status Word]].  It discerns between [[IRQ]]s and [[BRK]].


BRK and [[PHP]] set the break flag.  IRQs and [[NMI]]s clear it. <sup>[1]</sup>
BRK and [[PHP]] set the break flag.  IRQs, [[NMI]]s, and reset clear it. <sup>[1]</sup>


In [[emulation mode]] the [[65c816]] has a break flag too.
In [[emulation mode]] the [[65c816]] has a break flag too.

Revision as of 23:29, 21 July 2024

The Break Flag (B) exists on the SPC700, as bit 4 of the Program Status Word. It discerns between IRQs and BRK.

BRK and PHP set the break flag. IRQs, NMIs, and reset clear it. [1]

In emulation mode the 65c816 has a break flag too.

See Also

References

  1. https://problemkaputt.de/fullsnes.htm#cpuregistersandflags
  2. Eyes & Lichty, page 422, Table 18.2. 65x Flags. https://archive.org/details/0893037893ProgrammingThe65816/page/422