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Please explain whether we can use semaphore or mutex or spinlock in interrupt context in Linux Kernel?

Advanced Embedded Systems Interview Question
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Answer:

Semaphore or Mutex cannot be used for interrupt context in Linux Kernel. While spinlocks can be used for locking in interrupt context.

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