How Hardware Timers Work in CPUs

Explore the inner workings of hardware timers and their role in CPU execution timing in this 31-minute video. Dive into the technical details of how CPUs utilize hardware timers to control and manage the timing of various operations. Gain insights into the 6502 microprocessor architecture as an example. Learn about the importance of precise timing in computer systems and how hardware timers contribute to efficient program execution. Discover the mechanisms behind interrupt generation, task scheduling, and time-sensitive operations in embedded systems and microcontrollers.

How do hardware timers work?