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Which FreeRTOS API function is used to delay a task for a specific time period?

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FreeRTOS - RTOS Fundamentals
Which FreeRTOS API function is used to delay a task for a specific time period?
AvTaskDelay()
BxTaskCreate()
CvTaskStartScheduler()
DxQueueSend()
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify delay function in FreeRTOS

    vTaskDelay() pauses a task for a given tick count, controlling timing.

  2. Step 2: Check other options

    xTaskCreate() creates tasks, vTaskStartScheduler() starts the OS, xQueueSend() sends to queues.

  3. Final Answer:

    vTaskDelay() -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Delay task = vTaskDelay() [OK]
Quick Trick: Delay tasks with vTaskDelay() in FreeRTOS [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing task creation with delay
  • Using scheduler start as delay
  • Mixing queue functions with delays

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