Module 3

1. Describe in detail about embedded system on-chip with necessary sketch.

2. Discuss about the factors to be considered for selection of processor in embedded
system.
3. What do you mean by system-on-chip (SOC)?
4. What are the different memory devices used in embedded systems?
5. What is system on chip? Explain embedded systems change with system on chip.
6. What is processor architecture? What are the different processor architectures
available for processor design?
7. Explain about the components used as core of an embedded system. Also mention
their commonly used application.
8. What is an embedded system? List out its applications. Explain why the processors
play a vital role in embedded systems.
9. Compare embedded system with a general purpose computing system.
10. Explain Embedded product development Life Cycle water fall model.
11. Explain the selection criteria of an embedded processor for an application.
12. What is the function of Assemblers, Compilers, linkers, Loaders and Debuggers?
13. Explain the distinct features of embedded systems.
14. What is meant by hardware software co-design?
15. Describe functions of compiler, linker, locator, loader, interpreter, Cross compiler &
IDE.
16. Explain concept of linking and locating software in embedded systems.

Module 4
1. Briefly explain features of Arduino Uno board
2. What is an IDE? What are the features of Arduino IDE?
3. Explain the technical specifications of Arduino Uno.
4. Which are the general pin functions of Arduino Uno.?
5. What does GPIO Stand for? What are its functions? How do you configure them?
6. Write a program for blinking of LED using Arduino Uno.
7. What is Arduino UNO board? Explain overview of Arduino UNO board.
8. Explain in brief about the Arduino platform.
9. Explain about the Arduino programming control structures with an example.
 10. Write an Arduino program for the following: LED, Switch, DC motor, Stepper motor
control, Temperature monitoring system using LM35 Temperature sensor & Seven
Segment display.

Module 5

1. Differentiate between Monolithic kernel & Microkernel.

2. Why do we need RTOS?
3. With the help of a diagram explain Functional layers in a computer system OS
terminology.
4. Compare General Purpose OS with Real Time OS.
5. Explain the important functions of OS kernel.
6. Discuss the features of Communication Protocols RS23 and I2C.
7. What is RTOS? Give one practical example where RTOS is used?
8. Explain in detail about SPI communication protocol and its interfacing techniques.
9. Demonstrate the signal using a transfer of byte when using the I2C bus and also the
format of bits at the I2C bus with diagram.
10. Summarize short notes on
(i) RS 232 Standard
(ii)Inter Integrated Circuit Bus.