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Question Bank(Module 1)

Sub: Microcontrollers (BCS402)

Class : 4th sem

1. Define RISC Architecture. Compare with CISC Architecture

2. Explain with neat diagram, ARM core data model

3. Compare and contrast Microprocessor and Microcontroller.

4. Along with a neat diagram of ARM based embedded device (Microcontroller)

explain the four hardware components .

5. List and explain the software components required to control the embedded

system

7. Explain the programer’s model of ARM processor model with complete register

sets available.

8. With the help of bit layout diagram explain current program status register of ARM

9. What is pipeline in ARM? Illustrate with an example.

10. Discuss the ARM design philosophy

11. Explain pipeline in detail.

12. Explain the different processor modes of ARM processor.

13. Give the schematic of Current Program Status Register of ARM processor

Briefing the individual bits.

14. What is pipelining? Explain in detail.

15. What are the three instruction sets available in ARM processor? Explain

16. What do you understand by Interrupt masking and conditional execution?