Practice Conclusion (8.8) - Timer, GPIO, and 7-Segment Peripherals - System on Chip
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Question 1 Easy

What do timers in embedded systems do?

💡 Hint: Think about how devices track time.

Question 2 Easy

What does GPIO stand for?

💡 Hint: It describes pins that can serve multiple functions.

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Question 1

What is the primary role of timers in embedded systems?

Data storage
Managing time-sensitive tasks
Input detection

💡 Hint: Consider time management's importance in applications.

Question 2

True or False: GPIO pins can only be configured for output.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the versatility of GPIO pins.

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Challenge 1 Hard

An embedded system needs to monitor temperature and turn on a cooling fan if a threshold is reached. Describe how timers and GPIO would work together.

💡 Hint: Think about how often the readings should occur.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a scenario where a 7-segment display is used to show scores in a game. Explain the interactions with timers and GPIO.

💡 Hint: Consider how to efficiently update the display without flickering.

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