Practice Time Delay Generation (8.2.4.3) - Timer, GPIO, and 7-Segment Peripherals
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Time Delay Generation

Practice - Time Delay Generation

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Question 1 Easy

What does a timer do in embedded systems?

💡 Hint: Think about how a stopwatch works.

Question 2 Easy

What is a prescaler used for?

💡 Hint: Relate it to a bicycle gear that changes speed.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of a timer in embedded systems?

Count clock pulses
Generate audio signals
Control current flow

💡 Hint: Think about how timing relates to activities.

Question 2

True or False: A prescaler increases the clock frequency.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the purpose of a prescaler.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a timer configuration for a motor to start after a 3-second delay. The clock speed is 1 MHz. What counter value is required if the prescaler is set to 10?

💡 Hint: Use the formula: Count = Delay * Effective Frequency.

Challenge 2 Hard

If a timer is set with a high prescaler and high counter, explain potential timing issues that might arise when integrated with other system functions.

💡 Hint: Think about how timing impacts overall system responsiveness.

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