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INTERRUPTION MATERIELLE [1 record]

Record 1 2005-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
DEF

A request for some service from the processing unit, generated either externally by a device such as a disk or an input-output port, or internally by the processing unit itself.

OBS

The processor suspends its current operation, saves the status of its work, and transfers control to a specified routine known as an interrupt handler.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique
DEF

Demande d'un certain service à rendre par l'unité centrale, produite soit par un dispositif extérieur, comme un disque ou un port d'entrée-sortie, soit à l'intérieur même de l'unité centrale.

OBS

Le processeur interrompt son activité, sauvegarde l'état de la tâche en cours et démarre une routine spécifiée appelée gestionnaire d'interruption.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
DEF

Cualquier interrupción que esté relacionada con el manejo de las entradas/salidas.

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