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Timer

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What is Timer?

A timer is a specialized clock used for measuring specific time intervals. Timers are commonly used in various applications, including: scheduling events, controlling processes, measuring elapsed time, and triggering actions after a set duration. They can be implemented in hardware (e.g., kitchen timer) or software (e.g., countdown timer on a phone).

What other technologies are related to Timer?

Timer Complementary Technologies

Direct Memory Access (DMA) can be used to transfer data between peripherals and memory without CPU intervention, potentially triggered by a timer.
mentioned alongside Timer in 4% (248) of relevant job posts
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) can be controlled by timers to generate signals for controlling things like motor speed or LED brightness.
mentioned alongside Timer in 5% (154) of relevant job posts
Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) can be triggered by timers to sample analog signals at regular intervals.
mentioned alongside Timer in 3% (213) of relevant job posts

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