UNIT-I

1. Define an Embedded System (ES). Compare the features of an ES with those of a

general purpose system.
2. Explain the basic HW components of an ES with a block diagram.
3. Classify ESs with different scale of computation and compare their features w.r.t HW,
RTOS & Applications.
4. Analyze an industry standard ES design & development lifecycle model explaining the
importance of each stage.
5. Analyze the importance of architecture of an ES prior to actual system
implementation.
6. Briefly explain each layer’s functionality of basic reference ES model.
7. List out different types of diagrams and their utilities to an ES design.
8. Discuss on the rules to be followed of a HW schematic design.
9. Explain the ES board organization based on the Von-Neuman architecture model.
10. With a neat block diagram, explain the MIPS reference board explaining each
functional block.
11. Analyze why powering section of an ES is the most important aspect of design.
12. WDT design
13. Applications (exa: motor control system)