Practice Counters/timers (14.2.5.3) - Microcontrollers - Part A - Digital Electronics - Vol 2
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Counters/Timers

Practice - Counters/Timers

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What are two primary functions of counters and timers in microcontrollers?

💡 Hint: Think about what timers track and what counters do.

Question 2 Easy

Name an application where timers might be used.

💡 Hint: Consider everyday devices that measure time.

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Question 1

What is the main function of counters in microcontrollers?

Keep time
Count events
Generate signals

💡 Hint: Think about what counters specifically are used for.

Question 2

True or False: Timers can only keep track of elapsed time.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the broader applications of timers.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple timer system for a home automation project that activates a light after a specific duration. Outline the components needed and the steps for implementation.

💡 Hint: Consider how timers can interact with user inputs and outputs.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how a counter can be used to analyze a repetitive event, such as counting the number of rotations of a motor. What data would you gather?

💡 Hint: Reflect on the relationship between counts, time, and speed.

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