Practice Factors Affecting Latency - 9.6.1 | 9. Interrupt Mechanisms | System on Chip
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Question 1

Easy

What is interrupt latency?

💡 Hint: Think about the time delay involved.

Question 2

Easy

Name one factor that affects interrupt latency.

💡 Hint: Consider what has to happen before the ISR can execute.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary concern regarding interrupt latency?

  • Enhancing processing speed
  • Minimizing response time
  • Increasing code complexity

💡 Hint: Think about what quick response means in terms of timing.

Question 2

True or False: A lower processor state time results in higher interrupt latency.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between saving state and timing.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a system with a processor state save time of 5 microseconds and an ISR setup time of 3 microseconds. Calculate the total interrupt latency.

💡 Hint: Add together the individual components contributing to latency.

Question 2

Discuss the consequences of delaying ISR execution in an environment where rapid data signal processing is essential, such as audio processing.

💡 Hint: Think about real-time audio processing needs.

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