Practice Basic Timers - 8.2.2.1 | 8. Timer, GPIO, and 7-Segment Peripherals | System on Chip
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8.2.2.1 - Basic Timers

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does a basic timer primarily do?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens as time progresses.

Question 2

Easy

What is the purpose of a prescaler in a timer?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how we can manipulate the timer's counting rate.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What component in a basic timer adjusts the counting rate?

  • Prescaler
  • Interrupt
  • Counter

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about which part modifies how fast the timer counts.

Question 2

Basic timers can trigger interrupts when what condition is met?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the key functionality of timers.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a circuit that includes a basic timer for generating a delay for an LED to blink at a specific interval. Explain how the timer, prescaler, and interrupts work together.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how changing the prescaler affects the blink rate.

Question 2

Propose a system where basic timers are crucial for managing multiple tasks, such as a digital clock and a sensor event counter. How would you prioritize the timer interrupts?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on the importance of maintaining accurate timing amid various tasks.

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