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:sorted:
ABI
An acronym for Application Binary Interface.
This term is an acronym for Application Binary Interface.
active
A term used to describe an object which has been created by an
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deadline.
API
An acronym for Application Programming Interface.
This term is an acronym for Application Programming Interface.
application
In this document, software which makes use of RTEMS.
ASR
An acronym for :term:`Asynchronous Signal Routine`.
This term is an acronym for :term:`Asynchronous Signal Routine`.
assembler language
The assembler language is a programming language which can be translated very
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To simultaneously send a message to a logical set of destinations.
BSP
An acronym for :term:`Board Support Package`.
This term is an acronym for :term:`Board Support Package`.
buffer
A fixed length block of memory allocated from a partition.
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set which must be preserved.
CCB
An acronym for Change Control Board.
This term is an acronym for Change Control Board.
Central Processing Unit
This term is equivalent to the terms processor and microprocessor.
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of the executive should not be used directly by applications.
CPU
An acronym for :term:`Central Processing Unit`.
This term is an acronym for :term:`Central Processing Unit`.
critical section
A section of code which must be executed indivisibly.
CRT
An acronym for Cathode Ray Tube. Normally used in reference to the
man-machine interface.
This term is an acronym for Cathode Ray Tube. Normally used in reference to
the man-machine interface.
deadline
A fixed time limit by which a task must have completed a set of actions.
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addresses.
EARS
An acronym for Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax.
This term is an acronym for Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax.
ELF
An acronym for
This term is an acronym for
`Executable and Linkable Format <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executable_and_Linkable_Format>`_.
embedded
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system which do not own the memory.
FIFO
An acronym for :term:`First In First Out`.
This term is an acronym for :term:`First In First Out`.
First In First Out
A discipline for manipulating entries in a data structure.
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A resource that has been released by the application to RTEMS.
GCC
An acronym for `GNU Compiler Collection <https://gcc.gnu.org/>`_.
This term is an acronym for `GNU Compiler Collection <https://gcc.gnu.org/>`_.
global
An object that has been created with the GLOBAL attribute and exported to
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:term:`GCC`.
GNU
An acronym for `GNU's Not Unix <https://www.gnu.org/>`_.
This term is an acronym for `GNU's Not Unix <https://www.gnu.org/>`_.
handler
The equivalent of a manager, except that it is internal to RTEMS and
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A multiprocessor computer system composed of a single type of processor.
I/O
An acronym for Input/Output.
This term is an acronym for Input/Output.
ID
An RTEMS assigned identification tag used to access an active object.
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An ISR is invoked by the CPU to process a pending interrupt.
ISR
An acronym for :term:`Interrupt Service Routine`.
This term is an acronym for :term:`Interrupt Service Routine`.
ISVV
An acronym for Independent Software Verification and Validation.
This term is an acronym for Independent Software Verification and Validation.
kernel
In this document, this term is used as a synonym for executive.
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over resources.
MCS
An acronym for Mellor-Crummey Scott.
This term is an acronym for Mellor-Crummey Scott.
memory pool
Used interchangeably with heap.
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disable level used by the task.
MPCI
An acronym for :term:`Multiprocessor Communications Interface Layer`.
This term is an acronym for
:term:`Multiprocessor Communications Interface Layer`.
multiprocessing
The simultaneous execution of two or more processes by a multiple
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The state occupied by an uncreated or deleted task.
NUMA
An acronym for Non-Uniform Memory Access.
This term is an acronym for Non-Uniform Memory Access.
numeric coprocessor
A component used in computer systems to enhance performance in
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proxy.
PTCB
An acronym for :term:`Partition Control Block`.
This term is an acronym for :term:`Partition Control Block`.
PXCB
An acronym for :term:`Proxy Control Block`.
This term is an acronym for :term:`Proxy Control Block`.
QCB
An acronym for :term:`Message Queue Control Block`.
This term is an acronym for :term:`Message Queue Control Block`.
quantum
The application defined unit of time in which the processor is allocated.
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the calling task.
ReqIF
An acronym for
This term is an acronym for
`Requirements Interchange Format <https://www.omg.org/spec/ReqIF/About-ReqIF/>`_.
resource
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:term:`status code`.
RNCB
An acronym for :term:`Region Control Block`.
This term is an acronym for :term:`Region Control Block`.
round-robin
A task scheduling discipline in which tasks of equal priority are
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A standard for serial communications.
RTEMS
An acronym for Real-Time Executive for Multiprocessor Systems.
This term is an acronym for Real-Time Executive for Multiprocessor Systems.
running
The state of a rate monotonic timer while it is being used to delineate a
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pending signals and the signals sent to a task.
SMCB
An acronym for :term:`Semaphore Control Block`.
This term is an acronym for :term:`Semaphore Control Block`.
SMP
An acronym for Symmetric Multiprocessing.
This term is an acronym for Symmetric Multiprocessing.
SMP barriers
The SMP barriers ensure that a defined set of independent threads of
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The system on which the application will ultimately execute.
TAS
An acronym for Test-And-Set.
This term is an acronym for Test-And-Set.
task
This project uses the
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processor from one task and given to another.
TCB
An acronym for :term:`Task Control Block`.
This term is an acronym for :term:`Task Control Block`.
thread
This term has the same meaning as :term:`task`.
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task.
TLS
An acronym for Thread-Local Storage :cite:`Drepper:2013:TLS`. TLS is
available in :term:`C11` and :term:`C++11`. The support for TLS depends
on the CPU port :cite:`RTEMS:CPU`.
This term is an acronym for Thread-Local Storage :cite:`Drepper:2013:TLS`.
TLS is available in :term:`C11` and :term:`C++11`. The support for TLS
depends on the CPU port :cite:`RTEMS:CPU`.
TMCB
An acronym for :term:`Timer Control Block`.
This term is an acronym for :term:`Timer Control Block`.
transient overload
A temporary rise in system activity which may cause deadlines to be
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deadlines will be met under transient overload.
TTAS
An acronym for Test and Test-And-Set.
This term is an acronym for Test and Test-And-Set.
User Extension Table
A table which contains the entry points for each user extensions.
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them.
YAML
An acronym for `YAML Ain't Markup Language <https://yaml.org/>`_.
This term is an acronym for `YAML Ain't Markup Language <https://yaml.org/>`_.
yield
When a task voluntarily releases control of the processor.

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:sorted:
API
An acronym for Application Programming Interface.
This term is an acronym for Application Programming Interface.
assembler language
The assembler language is a programming language which can be translated very
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The standard ISO/IEC 9899:2011.
CCB
An acronym for Change Control Board.
This term is an acronym for Change Control Board.
Doorstop
`Doorstop <https://github.com/doorstop-dev/doorstop>`_ is a
requirements management tool.
EARS
An acronym for Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax.
This term is an acronym for Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax.
ELF
An acronym for
This term is an acronym for
`Executable and Linkable Format <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executable_and_Linkable_Format>`_.
GCC
An acronym for `GNU Compiler Collection <https://gcc.gnu.org/>`_.
This term is an acronym for `GNU Compiler Collection <https://gcc.gnu.org/>`_.
GNAT
*GNAT* is the :term:`GNU` compiler for Ada, integrated into the
:term:`GCC`.
GNU
An acronym for `GNU's Not Unix <https://www.gnu.org/>`_.
This term is an acronym for `GNU's Not Unix <https://www.gnu.org/>`_.
interrupt service
An *interrupt service* consists of an
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An ISR is invoked by the CPU to process a pending interrupt.
ISVV
An acronym for Independent Software Verification and Validation.
This term is an acronym for Independent Software Verification and Validation.
ReqIF
An acronym for
This term is an acronym for
`Requirements Interchange Format <https://www.omg.org/spec/ReqIF/About-ReqIF/>`_.
RTEMS
An acronym for Real-Time Executive for Multiprocessor Systems.
This term is an acronym for Real-Time Executive for Multiprocessor Systems.
software component
This term is defined by ECSS-E-ST-40C 3.2.28 as a "part of a software
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This term has the same meaning as :term:`task`.
YAML
An acronym for `YAML Ain't Markup Language <https://yaml.org/>`_.
This term is an acronym for `YAML Ain't Markup Language <https://yaml.org/>`_.