interrupt priority

[ˌɪn.tə.ˈrʌpt ˈpraɪ.ə.ri]
nounpl: interrupt priorities
prioridade de interrupção
1. A system that determines the order in which multiple interrupt requests are processed by a processor or controller when they occur simultaneously or in rapid succession
The microcontroller uses interrupt priority to handle the timer interrupt before the serial communication interrupt.
O microcontrolador usa prioridade de interrupção para lidar com a interrupção do temporizador antes da interrupção de comunicação serial.
2. A numerical or hierarchical ranking assigned to interrupt sources that determines which interrupt will be serviced first when multiple interrupts are pending
Setting a higher interrupt priority ensures that critical tasks are executed promptly.
Definir uma prioridade de interrupção mais alta garante que tarefas críticas sejam executadas prontamente.
This is a technical term used primarily in computer engineering, embedded systems, and computer science fields. It is universally understood in both Brazilian and American technical communities with no regional variations in meaning or usage.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
interrupt levelinterrupt rankinginterrupt precedenceinterrupt hierarchy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prioridade de interrupção
Standard term used in technical documentation and computer science education
Brazil - Technical
nível de prioridade de interrupção
More explicit form used in detailed technical specifications
Portugal
prioridade de interrupção
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; standard across all Portuguese-speaking technical communities

Related Words

interrupt handlerinterrupt request (IRQ)interrupt vectorinterrupt controllernested interruptspreemption

Related Idioms & Phrases

set the interrupt priority
raise the interrupt priority
lower the interrupt priority
assign interrupt priority
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