Embedded Systems (IT-603 (C)) - Important Questions

Explain the classification of embedded systems based on deterministic behaviour and triggering.

What are the various quality attributes that need to be addressed in any embedded system?

What is meant by design metrics? Explain any eight design metrics of embedded systems.

What are the two classic architectures of instruction set implementation? Explain them in detail.

What are the two types of memory architectures in embedded systems? Explain each one of them in detail.

Explain the role of microcontroller in embedded systems. Also explain the features of 8051.

Explain the concept of timers and counters in embedded systems. How is the watchdog timer used to make the software work properly in embedded systems?

Given an analog input signal whose voltage ranges from 0 to 15 volts, and an 8-bit digital encoding is used, calculate the correct encoding for 5 volts. Trace the successive-approximation approach to find the correct encoding.

Explain IEEE 1394 isochronous high speed serial bus and communication bus.

What is cache memory mapping? Explain three distinct types of mapping.

Briefly explain ROM and RAM memories. Compose 1K x 8 ROMs into a 1K x 32 ROM.

Explain Priority Arbiter, Daisy Chain arbitration and Network oriented arbitration.

What is an operating system? Differentiate between normal OS and RTOS.

What is TinyOS and where is it used? List out the features of TinyOS.

Write short notes on any two of the following.