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CONFIG_TICKLESS_KERNEL

Tickless kernel

Type: bool

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This option enables a fully event driven kernel. Periodic system clock interrupt generation would be stopped at all times.

Defaults

• “y” if TICKLESS_CAPABLE

Kconfig definition

At kernel/Kconfig:765

Included via Kconfig:10 → Kconfig.zephyr:31

Menu path: (top menu) → General Kernel Options

config TICKLESS_KERNEL
    bool
    prompt "Tickless kernel"
    default "y" if TICKLESS_CAPABLE
    help
      This option enables a fully event driven kernel. Periodic system
      clock interrupt generation would be stopped at all times.

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