PROGRAMME NAME: M.

Tech (Embedded System & Technology)

COURSE CODE: ECE - 610 COURSE TITLE: HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE CO-DESIGN

Section - A : Attempt any five questions out of six. Each question carries 06 marks. [30 Marks]
Q1. What do you mean by general purpose processors? Explain with suitable example [06]
Q2. Explain the role of a UART in the configuration of hardware modules of an embedded systems
design. [06]
Q3. List three pairs of design metrics that may compete, providing an intuitive explanation of the
reason behind the competition. [06]
Q4. Explain memory hierarchy used in the development of an embedded system? [06]
Q5. What are the various design technology and tradeoffs existing in embedded system design? [06]
Q6. Explain the role of various design challenges optimization required for developing the software
module in an embedded system? [06]

Section B: Attempt any two questions out of three. Each question carries 10 marks. [20 Marks]
Q7. Differentiate between counters and watch dog counters with a suitable example for a general
purpose processor? [10]
Q8. Explain the concept of the direct memory access with suitable example. What is the role of this
direct memory access in the development of an embedded system? [10]
Q9. WAP to interface a stepper motor with a processor. Explain the complete system with the help of a
complete schematic. [10]
Section - C : Compulsory question [20 Marks]
Q10. A) Explain memory mapped I/O with suitable example. [06]
B) Explain serial and parallel protocols used in the development of a system with an example.
[08]
C) Write a short note on embedded system with example? [06]
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