| # zx_ticks_get |
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| ## NAME |
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| ticks_get - Read the number of high-precision timer ticks since boot. |
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| ## SYNOPSIS |
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| ``` |
| #include <zircon/syscalls.h> |
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| zx_ticks_t zx_ticks_get(void) |
| ``` |
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| ## DESCRIPTION |
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| **zx_ticks_get**() returns the number of high-precision timer ticks since boot. |
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| These ticks may be processor cycles, high speed timer, profiling timer, etc. |
| They are not guaranteed to continue advancing when the system is asleep. |
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| ## RETURN VALUE |
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| **zx_ticks_get**() returns the number of high-precision timer ticks since boot. |
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| ## ERRORS |
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| **zx_tick_get**() does not report any error conditions. |
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| ## NOTES |
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| The returned value may be highly variable. Factors that can affect it include: |
| - Changes in processor frequency |
| - Migration between processors |
| - Reset of the processor cycle counter |
| - Reordering of instructions (if required, use a memory barrier) |
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| ## SEE ALSO |
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| [ticks_per_second](ticks_per_second.md) |
