Practice - Programmable Timer/Counter
Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of a programmable timer/counter?
💡 Hint: Think about what functions it can perform in a microcomputer.
Name one model of a programmable timer/counter.
💡 Hint: These are chips commonly used in the industry.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of a programmable timer?
💡 Hint: Consider their naming.
True or False: The Intel 8254 has only one 16-bit counter.
💡 Hint: Think about its overall architecture.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple circuit using an Intel 8254 that generates a square wave of a specific frequency. Outline your approach.
💡 Hint: Consider how frequency relates to timing.
Explain how implementing a programmable timer improves the efficiency of data processing in an embedded system.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of timing in data management.
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