Practice Real-World Applications - 8.6.3 | 8. Timer, GPIO, and 7-Segment Peripherals | System on Chip
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8.6.3 - Real-World Applications

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the role of a timer in a digital clock?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what keeps time ticking.

Question 2

Easy

How does GPIO contribute to event counting?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what kinds of external devices give feedback.

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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 role of a timer in embedded systems?

  • To generate time signals
  • To control devices
  • To display information

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what keeps track of time in devices.

Question 2

True or False: GPIO can only be used as output pins.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the versatility GPIO offers.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a digital scoreboard for a basketball game that utilizes a timer and GPIO. Describe how the timer will interact with GPIO modules.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how both the game time and scores need to be visible.

Question 2

Analyze the potential issues when using GPIO to count high-frequency events. Suggest solutions.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how physical or electrical signals could interfere.

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