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Introduction to VxWorks Semaphores 0 min
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What is a Semaphore? 7 min
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Why Would You Use a Semaphore? 2 min
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Solving the Mutual Exclusion Problem with a Semaphore 6 min
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Solving the Task Synchronization Problem with a Semaphore Video 3 min
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Introducing Binary Semaphores 10 min
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Using Binary Semaphores 8 min
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Strengths and Weaknesses of Binary Semaphores 3 min
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How Mutual-Exclusion and Binary Semaphores Differ 11 min
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Using a Mutual-Exclusion Semaphore 6 min
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How Counting and Binary Semaphores Differ 8 min
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Using Counting Semaphores 7 min
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Semaphore Deadlock and How to Avoid It 8 min
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Quiz: VxWorks Semaphores
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Lab: Using Semaphores 45 min
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Lab Solution: Using Semaphores 17 min
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VxWorks 7: VxWorks Semaphores
Learn about the VxWorks semaphores and how to use them.
Semaphores are a task synchronization tool. Use the semaphore API in VxWorks for task synchronization, race condition prevention, and preventing information loss.
Product: VxWorks 7
Based on: SR540
Applicable for: All VxWorks 7