KINGS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, PUNALKULAM

ASSESSMENT TEST –I (AUG-2016)

EC6703 – EMBEDDED & REAL TIME SYSTEMS
Class & Sec : IV-ECE A Date&Session : 03.08.2016&FN
Max.Marks : 80 Time : 9.15AM-11.15AM

Answer all the Questions

Part-A (10x2=20)

1. Define Embedded System.

2. What are the types of embedded system?
3. Name some of the hardware parts of embedded systems?
4. What are the various types of memory in embedded systems?
5. What are the relationship between object and classes.
6. How is ARM processor different from other processors?
7. Define little endian and big-endian mode of ARM processor.
8. Draw the typical microprocessor bus.
9. Explain the component interfacing.
10. What is watch dog timer?

Part-B (3x20=60)

11. With a simple system namely, a Model train controller, how will you use the
UML to model the systems. . (20)
OR
12. Explain in detail operation of ARM processor and Coprocessor. (20)

13. (i) Explain in detail about various memory system mechanisms. (10)

(ii) Write a short note on formalism for design. (10)

OR
14. (i) Write in detail about any four instruction set of ARM processor. (14)
(ii) Write an assembly language for the following expression.
X=a+(b*c) (6)
15. Draw and explain the basic building blocks of bus protocols. (20)
OR
16. (i) Explain the component interfacing. (10)
(ii) Explain the memory systems. (10)
 KINGS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, PUNALKULAM
ASSESSMENT TEST –I (AUG-2016)
EC6703 – EMBEDDED & REAL TIME SYSTEMS
Class & Sec : IV-ECE A Date&Session : 03.08.2016&FN
Max.Marks : 80 Time : 9.15AM-11.15AM

Answer all the Questions

Part-A (10x2=20)

1. In what ways CISC and RISC processors differ?

2. List the important considerations when selecting a processor.
3. Classify the processors in embedded system?
4. What does the execution unit of a processor in an embedded system do?
5. Write short notes on ARM Processor.
6. What are the parameters used to evaluate the CPU performance?
7. What is the function of exception?
8. Compare SRAM and DRAM.
9. How are memory and I/O devices interfaced with a processor?
10. What is watch dog timer?

Part-B (3x20=60)
11. Write a short note on various operating modes of ARM processor. (20)
OR
12. How do you measure (i)CPU performance (10)
(ii) CPU power consumption. (10)
13. Write a short notes on
(i) Supervisor mode (7)
(ii) Exceptions (7)
(iii) Traps (6)
OR
14. Explain in detail about the various stages of embedded design process with
neat diagram. (20)
15. (i) Explain the issues in designing with computing platforms (10)
(ii) Write a short note on CPU Bus (10)
OR
16. Explain the memory devices. (20)