2.2 - Hardware Layer
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Practice Questions
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What does MCU stand for?
💡 Hint: It is a key component of embedded systems.
Is RAM volatile or non-volatile?
💡 Hint: Think about the data stored when power is off.
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What type of memory is RAM?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the computer shuts down.
True or False: A Microcontroller can include RAM and Flash memory on a single chip.
💡 Hint: Consider what makes MCUs compact.
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Design a small embedded system for monitoring temperature. What components would you include and why?
💡 Hint: Think about the system's functionality and data flow.
Analyze the impact of choosing Flash memory over traditional hard drives in an embedded system.
💡 Hint: Consider application scenarios for embedded systems.
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