Practice Counter - 8.2.3.2 | 8. Timer, GPIO, and 7-Segment Peripherals | System on Chip
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8.2.3.2 - Counter

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the primary purpose of a counter in a microcontroller timer?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what counting does in the context of time.

Question 2

Easy

What does a prescaler do?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how you can control speed with a clock.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What happens when a counter reaches its preset value?

  • It resets to zero
  • It triggers an interrupt
  • It stops counting

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the connection between state changes and actions.

Question 2

True or False: A prescaler speeds up the counting process.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the role of a prescaler.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Provide a scenario where a microcontroller timer fails due to inadequate counter settings. What could be done to prevent this?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider frequency limitations and how to mitigate them.

Question 2

Analyze how variations in power supply can affect timer counters in embedded systems, providing an adequate solution.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the potential instability of power sources.

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