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Code: R7411310 IV B.Tech I Semester (R07) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, November/December 2011 EMBEDDED & REAL TIME SYSTEMS (Electronics & Control Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 (a) Explain the three main approaches for improving the design process for increased productivity. (b) Discuss the steps involved in the development of an embedded system. (a) Give the basic architecture of a general purpose processor and explain each component. (b) Explain the difference between Princeton and Harvard memory architectures with neat diagrams. (a) Explain the process of adding hierarchy and concurrency to the state machine model. (b) Differentiate between computation model and languages. (a) Write a brief note on RS232 and UART. (b) Explain the need for communication interfaces in Embedded Systems with some examples. What are the Kernel services in any operating system? Briefly explain them. Discuss the following Inter-task synchronization mechanisms work: i) Mailboxes. ii) Pipes. (a) Discuss the features of the RTOS. (b) Give a note on Windows CE. (a) Describe about the parallel evolution of compilation and synthesis. (b) Write notes on the Reuse of intellectual property codes. *****

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Code: R7411310 IV B.Tech I Semester (R07) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, November/December 2011 EMBEDDED & REAL TIME SYSTEMS (Electronics & Control Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 (a) What is an Embedded System? Why it is so hard to define? How does it differ from a general purpose computer? (b) Draw the functional blocks of the Digital camera and briefly explain. (a) What is pipeline? Explain how it improves the instruction throughput of a microprocessor with an example. (b) Describe why a general purpose processor could cost less than a single purpose processor? (a) With an example explain a simple concurrent process. (b) Compare State Machine and Sequential Program Models. (a) What are Bluetooth devices? Explain how they can be used to setup Personnel Area Networks? (b) Explain about RS232 Connector Configuration and all its signals. (a) Explain the following scheduling algorithms i) First-in-First-out. ii) Round-Robin with priority. (b) Draw the task state diagram and explain. (a) Explain how inter-task communication is done through pipes. (b) With suitable examples explain how to i) Create Mailbox. ii) Delete a Mailbox. (a) Explain the steps in developing application using Real Time Operating System. (b) Explain different timer management function calls. (a) Give a note on Logical synthesis. (b) Discuss in detail hardware/software co-design. *****

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Code: R7411310 IV B.Tech I Semester (R07) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, November/December 2011 EMBEDDED & REAL TIME SYSTEMS (Electronics & Control Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 (a) Write notes on Embedded processor technologies. (b) With a neat diagram explain the ideal top-down design process. (a) Explain the basic stages involved in microprocessors execution of instructions. (b) Why DSP processors are superior to general purpose microprocessor in DSP applications. (a) Describe the steps involved in describing the systems behavior as a state machine. (b) Explain the techniques used for communication between two concurrent processes. (a) Where is IEEE1394 interface used? Explain the protocol architecture of IEEE1394? Differentiate between IEEE 1394A and IEEE 1394B. (b) Give a note on Infrared communication. Explain the following operations are done with examples: a) Enable the interrupt. b) Disable the interrupt. c) Set the variable. d) Access the stored resource. Discuss the following inter-task synchronization mechanisms work: i) Mailboxes. ii) Messages queues. (a) Explain different memory management function calls. (b) Explain in detail about Embedded Linux consortium platform specifications. (a) Give a note on Behavioral synthesis. (b) Discuss in detail hardware/software co-simulation. *****

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Code: R7411310 IV B.Tech I Semester (R07) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, November/December 2011 EMBEDDED & REAL TIME SYSTEMS (Electronics & Control Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 (a) Illustrate how any type of processor can be mapped to any type of IC technology. (b) What are the benefits of choosing a single-purpose processor over a general-purpose processor? (a) What are addressing modes? Explain various addressing modes. (b) The choice of a processor depends on technical and non-technical aspects. Explain. (a) Describe the elevator control using PSM. (b) Explain about Synchronization among Processes. (a) Explain about Ethernet LAN Protocol Architecture. (b) Describe Bluetooth State Transition Diagram. (a) What is a task? What are the states of a task? Explain the role of a task scheduler. (b) What are the operations on semaphore? Explain how to create and delete a semaphore. Explain the following: i) Signals. ii) Pipes. (a) Explain any two real-time operating systems and their differences. (b) List the various commercially available embedded operating systems and mention their features. Write short notes on the following: i) Systems synthesis. ii) Hardware/software co-design. iii) Reuse of intellectual property codes. *****