Practice GPIO and 7-Segment Displays - 8.6.2 | 8. Timer, GPIO, and 7-Segment Peripherals | System on Chip
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8.6.2 - GPIO and 7-Segment Displays

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does GPIO stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the roles of input and output in circuits.

Question 2

Easy

What is the main purpose of a 7-segment display?

💡 Hint: Consider how numbers are displayed in devices like clocks.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is the primary function of GPIO pins?

  • Display information
  • Read inputs and drive outputs
  • Store data

💡 Hint: Think about what GPIO pins enable in electronic projects.

Question 2

True or False: A common anode 7-segment display is lit by grounding the segments.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall how common anode and cathode configurations differ.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

How would you design a traffic light system using GPIO pins? Describe the connections and behavior of the 7-segment display showing the countdown.

💡 Hint: Consider how GPIO can respond to time and control outputs based on signals.

Question 2

Create a project that uses a microcontroller with GPIO to control multiple 7-segment displays counting up from 1 to 100. Discuss resource management.

💡 Hint: Focus on the timing of the voltage signals and how often to switch segments without flickering.

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