Practice Structure of an API in Embedded Systems - 12.3 | 12. Application Programming Interface (API) and Final Application | System on Chip
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does an initialization function do?

💡 Hint: Remember the first step before using hardware.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of a control function.

💡 Hint: Think about controlling the state of GPIO pins.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the purpose of initialization functions in APIs?

  • They manage interrupts
  • They set up hardware
  • They control peripherals

💡 Hint: Think about the first step to take before using a peripheral.

Question 2

True or False: Control functions can only set hardware to a default state.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the actions you can perform with control functions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design an embedded API structure that integrates all four function types (initialization, control, status, and interrupt handling) for a new temperature sensor.

💡 Hint: Consider how each function interacts for a complete input-output cycle.

Question 2

Explain how to use the interrupt handling function in a system that receives live updates from a sensor, ensuring that no data is missed during processing.

💡 Hint: Think of how interrupts help maintain responsiveness while processing.

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