programmed I/O

[ˈproʊɡræmd ˌaɪ ˈoʊ]
noun
entrada/saída programada
1. A data transfer method in which the CPU directly controls the transfer of data between a peripheral device and memory by executing I/O instructions
The system uses programmed I/O to manage data transfer between the hard disk and RAM.
O sistema utiliza entrada/saída programada para gerenciar a transferência de dados entre o disco rígido e a RAM.
2. A synchronous I/O technique where the processor must wait for each I/O operation to complete before proceeding to the next instruction
Programmed I/O is slower than interrupt-driven I/O because the CPU must actively poll the device status.
A entrada/saída programada é mais lenta que a entrada/saída orientada por interrupção porque a CPU deve investigar ativamente o status do dispositivo.
This is a technical computing term primarily used in computer architecture, embedded systems, and electrical engineering contexts. It is universally understood in both Brazilian and American academic and professional computing environments. The term is essential in discussions about system performance and I/O optimization strategies in microprocessor design.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
busy-wait I/Opolling I/Osynchronous I/O
Antonyms / Antônimos
interrupt-driven I/ODMA (Direct Memory Access)

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entrada/saída programada
Standard technical terminology in Brazilian computing contexts
São Paulo
E/S programada
Abbreviation commonly used in technical documentation
Portugal
entrada/saída programada
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; standard EU technical terminology
USA
programmed I/O
Universal term in American computing and electrical engineering texts

Related Words

I/O instructionCPU pollingdata transferperipheral deviceinterrupt handlerDMA controller
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