interrupt-based wait
[ɪn-ˈtə-rəpt-ˈbeɪst ˈweɪt]
nounpl: interrupt-based waits
espera baseada em interrupção
1. A programming technique where a thread or process waits for an event by being suspended until an interrupt signal is received, rather than continuously polling for the event
The system uses interrupt-based wait to efficiently pause the process until the I/O operation completes.
O sistema utiliza espera baseada em interrupção para pausar eficientemente o processo até que a operação de E/S seja concluída.
2. A CPU idle state where the processor remains dormant until an interrupt signal awakens it, reducing power consumption
Modern processors implement interrupt-based wait mechanisms to minimize energy usage during idle periods.
Processadores modernos implementam mecanismos de espera baseada em interrupção para minimizar o consumo de energia durante períodos ociosos.
This is primarily a technical term used in computer science and software engineering contexts. It is equally understood in both Brazilian and American technical communities, with standardized usage across documentation and academic literature. The concept is fundamental to modern operating system design and is taught in computer architecture courses in both countries.
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