interrupt controller
[/ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt kənˈtroʊ.lər/]
nounpl: interrupt controllers
controlador de interrupção
1. A hardware or software component that manages and prioritizes interrupt requests from various devices or processes, determining which interrupts are processed and in what order
The interrupt controller decides which device's request will be serviced first when multiple devices signal simultaneously.
O controlador de interrupção decide qual solicitação de dispositivo será atendida primeiro quando vários dispositivos sinalizam simultaneamente.
2. In computer architecture, a specialized circuit that handles CPU interrupt signals and routes them appropriately to the processor
Modern processors include an advanced interrupt controller to handle complex multitasking scenarios.
Os processadores modernos incluem um controlador de interrupção avançado para lidar com cenários complexos de multitarefa.
This is a specialized technical term used primarily in computer science, electrical engineering, and information technology fields. It is not part of everyday vocabulary and is used consistently across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese technical communities. The term gained prominence with the development of microprocessor technology and remains essential in discussions about real-time systems, embedded systems, and operating system design.
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