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INTERRUPT MASK [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Operating Systems (Software)
DEF

Technique by which external interrupts may be ignored by setting a mask bit in the CPU.

CONT

Some of the program interruptions, all external interruptions, and all i/o interruptions can be masked (ignored).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
DEF

Combinaison de bits qui distingue les interruptions qui doivent être prises en compte de celles qui peuvent être ignorées ou masquées.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas operativos (Soporte lógico)
DEF

Técnica para pasar por alto una interrupción mediante la demora de la acción necesaria hasta un momento posterior.

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