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List:       linux-arm-kernel
Subject:    Re: How to use wake_up_interruptible from arm fiq handler
From:       Tobias <tobiasarp () web ! de>
Date:       2004-07-28 11:05:13
Message-ID: 200407281305.13164.tobiasarp () web ! de
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> I am also using a sleep_on/wake up mechanism with a FIQ. What you can do is
> trigging (triggering ?) another "normal" interrupt from within your FIQ
> routine (usually a timer interrupt). In the handler of this IRQ, you can do
> all the kernel operation you want, like signalling thread, getting and
> freeing memory etc..., and the FIQ is kept for the fast processing and data
> transfer you need.
>

Hi, thanks for your suggestions, can you give me a small example of your 
advice ?

Regards

Tobias Arp


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