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From: gaulandm@tekigm2.MEN.TEK.COM
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Subject: Measuring timing of Realtime Systems
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Date: 24 Aug 90 21:50:52 GMT
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Timing is critical in most realtime applications.  Interrupts must be handled,
inputs polled, and outputs updated in a timely manner.  How do *you* measure
the time it takes your system to respond to an interrupt or input, or execute
a subroutine?  I'm new at embedded systems programming, and am genuinely
interested in hearing about any tools and tricks used by more experienced
hands.  So far, I've just been toggling test pins and looking at the results
on a scope, but that often produces a jumpy square wave that is difficult to
interpret.

Thanks,
Mike