interrupt handler routine
[/ˌɪntərʌpt ˈhændlər ruːˈtiːn/]
nounpl: interrupt handler routines
rotina de tratamento de interrupção
1. A special program or code sequence in a computer system that automatically responds to and processes interrupt signals from hardware or software, allowing the processor to handle urgent tasks without losing data or disrupting normal operations
The interrupt handler routine manages keyboard input by detecting when a key is pressed and storing the character in a buffer.
A rotina de tratamento de interrupção gerencia a entrada do teclado detectando quando uma tecla é pressionada e armazenando o caractere em um buffer.
2. A segment of code that executes when an interrupt signal occurs, typically used in real-time systems and embedded systems to prioritize critical operations
The system's interrupt handler routine must complete execution before returning control to the main program.
A rotina de tratamento de interrupção do sistema deve concluir a execução antes de devolver o controle ao programa principal.
This is a technical term primarily used in computer science, software engineering, and embedded systems development. It is equally recognized and used in both Brazilian and American computing communities, with minimal regional variation. The term is essential in discussions of operating systems, microcontroller programming, and real-time systems in academic and professional settings.
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