Define: [1] Firmware [2] Cache [3] Interrupt
[3 marks]Differentiate: 1. Digital Signal Processor (DSP) v/s General Purpose Processor (GPP) 2. RAM v/s ROM
[4 marks]Explain various software tools for designing the Embedded System.
[7 marks]Classify Embedded systems along with their applications.
[3 marks]How do your write a device driver? List the steps involved in writing a device Driver?
[4 marks]Explain any three wireless and mobile system protocols.
[7 marks]Explain any three serial communication bus protocols.
[7 marks]Explain Watchdog timer in brief.
[3 marks]Which one is better? I/Obusy-wait approach or ISR method. Justify your answer.
[4 marks]Explain the concept of DMA with block diagram.
[7 marks]Define: [1] Process [2] Thread [3] Task
[3 marks]What are the parameters available in TCB of a Task? Why should each task has distinct TCB?
[4 marks]State the characteristics of Function, ISR and Task in brief.
[7 marks]Define: [1] Pipes [2] Sockets [3] Signals
[3 marks]Write a short note on Mailbox.
[4 marks]Define Semaphore. How can the semaphore be used for guarding the Critical Section. Explain with example.
[7 marks]Why does and OS provide two modes, user mode and supervisory mode?
[3 marks]List the pros and cons of fixed and dynamic block allocations by the OS.
[4 marks]Enlist the services of an Operating System.
[7 marks]Define network OS. How does it differ from conventional OS?
[3 marks]Enlist the features of MSP430.
[4 marks]Explain various task scheduling models available in an RTOS?
[7 marks]Explain File System Organization of an OS in brief.
[3 marks]Explain the priority inversion problem with an example.
[4 marks]What is the advantage of using a signal as an IPC? Enlist the situations which warrant use of signal.
[7 marks]