InterruptTabelle

InterruptTabelle, also known as an Interrupt Table, is a data structure used in computer systems to manage and handle interrupts. An interrupt is a signal to the processor emitted by hardware or software indicating an event that needs immediate attention. The InterruptTabelle serves as a lookup table that maps interrupt requests to their corresponding interrupt service routines (ISRs), which are functions that handle the specific interrupt.

The InterruptTabelle is typically an array or a list where each entry corresponds to a specific interrupt vector. An interrupt vector is a unique identifier for an interrupt, which is used to index into the InterruptTabelle. When an interrupt occurs, the processor uses the interrupt vector to locate the appropriate ISR in the InterruptTabelle and executes it.

The structure and management of the InterruptTabelle can vary depending on the operating system and hardware architecture. In some systems, the InterruptTabelle is static and defined at compile time, while in others, it is dynamic and can be modified at runtime. The InterruptTabelle plays a crucial role in the efficient and timely handling of interrupts, ensuring that the system can respond to events in a timely manner.