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How to Debug Time Critical Code using an Oscilloscope

Posted on 2014-11-13— How and Why

I often use a simple oscilloscope trick to debug time-critical code: toggle an I/O line before and after critical sections and observe interrupt timing and execution width. It’s low-effort and revealing — read on for practical steps, examples, and tips to measure and reason about your timing issues.

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