Description: Interrupt handling is a fundamental process in computer system architecture that allows the CPU to respond efficiently to external or internal events. When an interrupt occurs, the CPU temporarily halts its current execution and saves its state to address the interrupt request. This mechanism is crucial for multitasking, as it enables the operating system to manage multiple processes and respond to events such as user input, incoming data over a network, or the completion of an input/output operation. In various computer architectures, interrupt handling is performed through an interrupt controller that prioritizes and manages interrupt signals, ensuring that the most critical ones are addressed first. In operating systems, interrupt handling is integrated into the system architecture, allowing for greater modularity and efficiency. Additionally, in memory management of operating systems, interrupts play a key role in resource management, allowing the system to respond to changes in workload. In high-performance computing systems, interrupt handling is essential to ensure that tasks are executed efficiently and that the system can adapt to changing processing demands.
