The discussion in this chapter assumed that interrupts are not acknowledged until the current machine instruction completes

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The discussion in this chapter assumed that interrupts are not acknowledged until the current machine instruction completes execution. Consider the possibility of suspend- ing operation of the processor in the middle of executing an instruction in order to acknowledge an interrupt. Discuss the difficulties that may arise.

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Computer Organization

ISBN: 9780072320862

5th Edition

Authors: V Carl Hamacher, Carl Hamacher, Zvonko G Vranesic, Safwat G Zaky

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