Practice Start Bit (3.1.3.1) - Microcontroller - Serial Communication and Interrupts
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does UART stand for?

💡 Hint: Think of how devices like computers communicate.

Question 2 Easy

What is the typical baud rate used for serial communication in the 8051?

💡 Hint: Consider the speed of data transfer.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of UART?

To convert analog signals to digital
To transmit data serially
To store data

💡 Hint: Think about data transmission methods.

Question 2

True or False: The baud rate can be adjusted and varies in different applications.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the flexibility in data rate settings.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

How would you design a program that utilizes timer and external interrupts simultaneously in a real-world application, such as a traffic light controller?

💡 Hint: Think about event-driven programming and how the two types of interrupts can complement each other.

Challenge 2 Hard

Consider a situation where your UART communication fails. Discuss potential causes and how you could debug the issues step by step.

💡 Hint: Break down your troubleshooting process methodically.

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