Define embedded systems. Enumerate examples of embedded systems.
[3 marks]Discuss skills required for an embedded system designer.
[4 marks]Describe the components present on SoC for the design of an embedded system.
[7 marks]How Watchdog timer is used in Embedded System design?
[3 marks]Discuss Real time clock.
[4 marks]List and explain the protocols used for wireless and mobile system communication.
[7 marks]Explain the requirements of Software Interrupts (SWI) in software part of an Embedded System.
What is interrupt latency and Deadline?
[3 marks]Discuss Context and the Periods for Context Switching.
[4 marks]Write short note on Direct Memory Access controller.
[7 marks]Define Task and Task state.
[3 marks]Discuss Pipe Functions.
[4 marks]What is Semaphore? Explain where Semaphore can be utilized? Describe the functions provided by RTOS to utilize it.
[7 marks]Explain the differences between Hard Real Time and SoftReal Time System.
[3 marks]Describe performance matrices in RTOS based application.
[4 marks]What is the significance of Mailbox in RTOS? Describe the functions provided by RTOS in association with Mailbox.
[7 marks]Describe concept of interrupt service thread.
[3 marks]Describe Process management.
[4 marks]Enlist service provided by RTOS and RTOS task scheduling models.
[7 marks]What will happen if all the tasks are in Wait state? How RTOS will handle such situation?
[3 marks]Explain Little-endian and Big-endian ordering.
[4 marks]Explain the clocking system of MSP430. OR1
[7 marks]How MSP430 processor is compiler friendly?
[3 marks]What are the benefits of using DCO over Crystal in MSP430 based system.
[4 marks]Draw and Describe the basic architecture and block diagram of MSP430.
[7 marks]