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Subject: [ts-7000] Re: Fast usleep
From: "charliem_1216" <>
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:05:30 -0000
Hi --

--- In  "denx_ts" <> wrote:
>
> Hi All!
> 
> I'm developing a complex system based on TS-7250 SBC. The program is written 
> in gnu c (by myself). I have 5 threads in the system and I recognize a 
> strange influence between thees. When my serial communication thread works - 
> I mean it communicates with an external peripheral - the usleep() function 
> getting extremely fast in another (the main) thread. I know the resolution of 
> the usleep() is 10 ms, but I use it with 2.0-5.0 sec timings, but more 
> precisely than a sec.
> 
> The strangest part of the situation is the faster behavior of usleep() 
> instead of slower. I mean I could imagine that the usleep() is getting slower 
> because of high load, but I don't understand how can it be faster than 
> normal! (Actually the system isn't at high load, it was just an idea.)
> 
> Any suggestions is appreciated!

On an early wakeup, check the error code to see if it was woken by a signal.  
You could also try nanosleep instead of usleep.

What kernel, and what threading library?

regards, ......... Charlie
> 
> BR:
> denx
>




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