Practice Reducing Latency (9.6.2) - Interrupt Mechanisms - System on Chip
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Reducing Latency

Practice - Reducing Latency

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Question 1 Easy

Define interrupt latency.

💡 Hint: Think about the time taken from when an event happens to when it is processed.

Question 2 Easy

What does ISR stand for?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens during an interrupt.

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Question 1

What is interrupt latency?

Time taken to handle an interrupt
Time between receiving and starting ISR
Speed of CPU processing

💡 Hint: Focus on the delay aspect of interrupts.

Question 2

True or False: Less complex states lead to higher interrupt latency.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when there’s less information to store.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze the impact of a system with a high interrupt latency in an automotive safety feature. How does it affect performance?

💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of waiting too long in crucial situations.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a basic ISR that minimizes latency. What specific strategies would you implement?

💡 Hint: Consider how your choices can streamline the ISR process.

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