Processing requests for service using FIFO queues

摘要

A system is provided for processing requests for service from a plurality of modules, the system including a processor arranged to process the requests a FIFO queue means providing a FIFO queue for storing the identities of the modules, and control means for placing in the FIFO queue the identities of modules requiring service by the processor. When the processor is ready to service another module the processor reads the identity of the module at the head of the FIFO queue, and services that module.