OS_Halt

Syntax

#include <nitro/os.h>

void OS_Halt( void );

Arguments

None.

Return Values

None.

Description

This function puts the CPU in the HALT state.

If there is an interrupt to return from the HALT state, a return from the function occurs.

Internal Operation

For ARM9, HALT status is caused by access to the CP15 register 7 of the system control coprocessor 15. For ARM7, HALT status is caused by calling the system call.

See Also

OS_Panic, OS_Terminate

Revision History

2004/04/22 Added Internal Operation
2004/04/05 Added description of returning from HALT state due to an interrupt
2004/02/17 Initial version.

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