There is a delay function that uses the Pentium's TSC to
run a delay-loop until a the counter reaches a specified
value. You wouldn't want to do this for very long since it
(at least if it's not preempted) totally ties up a CPU, but
the resolution is the clock frequency of the CPU itself.
Norm
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From: Daniel Haglund <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: [rtl] Timer resolution
> Hi.
>
> What is the best timer resolution that can be had with
rtlinux?
> I.e. what is the smallest amount of time I can sleep and
the sleep will be
> the specified amount?
>
> I am using rtlinux on a P2 350MHz and a K7 750MHz.
>
> /Daniel Haglund
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