Practice Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller (nvic) (3.2.1) - The ARM Cortex-M0 Processor Architecture: Part 2
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Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller (NVIC)

Practice - Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller (NVIC)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does NVIC stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what is used for handling interrupts.

Question 2 Easy

How many interrupt sources can NVIC manage?

💡 Hint: It's a multiple of 16.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of the NVIC?

To manage power consumption
To handle interrupts efficiently
To control peripheral devices

💡 Hint: Think about the main role concerning events.

Question 2

True or False: NVIC allows for only one interrupt to be processed at a time.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how tasks can be prioritized.

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Challenge 1 Hard

If the NVIC can manage multiple interrupts with different priorities, discuss how this could be implemented in an embedded system with both sensor data input and user commands.

💡 Hint: Think about what's more critical in a real-life scenario.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explore scenarios where using PendSV could enhance system performance in a multi-tasking environment.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you switch between multiple tasks in your daily life, like cooking while on the phone.

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