8.2.2 - Asymmetric Multiprocessing (AMP)
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Practice Questions
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What does AMP stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the type of processing architecture discussed.
What is the role of the primary core in AMP?
💡 Hint: Consider which core has a leadership role.
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What is the main purpose of the primary core in AMP?
💡 Hint: Focus on the leadership role in task management.
In AMP, which cores handle simpler tasks?
💡 Hint: Think about the terminology used for cores assisting in processing.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a scenario where AMP might fail to optimize performance. Suggest an alternative architecture that could better handle the workload.
💡 Hint: Think of conditions under which a single core becomes overloaded.
Design a hypothetical embedded system using AMP and explain how each core’s task would be organized.
💡 Hint: Consider the different functionalities required for such embedded systems.
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