Practice Memory-mapped I/o (8.5.1) - Timer, GPIO, and 7-Segment Peripherals
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Memory-Mapped I/O

Practice - Memory-Mapped I/O

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is Memory-Mapped I/O?

💡 Hint: Think about how devices are treated by the CPU.

Question 2 Easy

Name one benefit of using Memory-Mapped I/O.

💡 Hint: Consider the programming aspect.

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Question 1

What does Memory-Mapped I/O involve?

Accessing devices through memory addresses
Direct interrupt handling
Using network protocols

💡 Hint: Think about how the CPU interacts with peripherals.

Question 2

True or False: Interrupts are essential in Memory-Mapped I/O for notifying the CPU of peripheral events.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a timer expires.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple embedded system using Memory-Mapped I/O to control a lighting array and a temperature sensor. Explain the interactions.

💡 Hint: Consider how each device interacts through its mapped address.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the performance trade-offs of using Memory-Mapped I/O versus Port-Mapped I/O in a high-speed application.

💡 Hint: Think about speed versus control in a busy environment.

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