Interrupts are signals generated by hardware devices or software programs to temporarily pause the normal execution of a processor and divert its attention to a specific task or event. Interrupts allow for real-time re… See more

Vectored interrupts are a type of interrupt mechanism where the interrupting device or program directly provides the processor with information about the specific interrupt source. The interrupt vector, which is a unique iden… See more

Non-vectored interrupts, also known as basic interrupts, do not provide direct information about the interrupt source. When a non-vectored interrupt occurs, the processor relies on a predefined priority scheme to … See more

Definition and Functionality
Vectored interrupts provide explicit information about the interrupt source through interrupt vectors. This allows the processor to directly jump to the appropriat… See more

Choosing the appropriate interrupt mechanism, whether vectored or non-vectored, is crucial for system designers and programmers. The selection depends on factors such as system requirements, real-time re… See more