Practice Interrupt Nesting - 9.4.3 | 9. Interrupt Mechanisms | System on Chip
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Question 1

Easy

What happens when a higher-priority interrupt occurs while a lower-priority ISR is executing?

💡 Hint: Think about how the CPU prioritizes tasks.

Question 2

Easy

Define what an ISR is.

💡 Hint: Consider what the CPU does when an event occurs.

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Question 1

What is interrupt nesting?

  • A. The ability for an ISR to run indefinitely
  • B. A method to disable all interrupts
  • C. Higher-priority interrupts preempt lower-priority ISRs

💡 Hint: Think about how the CPU prioritizes interrupt handling.

Question 2

True or False: A stack overflow can occur if too many interrupts are nested without proper management.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the limitations of system memory.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a simple system that utilizes interrupt nesting. Describe how it functions and outline the potential risks associated.

💡 Hint: Consider how various tasks interact in your design.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of stack overflow in systems with interrupt nesting and propose a solution to mitigate this risk.

💡 Hint: Think about how systems allocate resources dynamically.

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