Practice - Design Metrics for Embedded Systems: The Pillars of Evaluation
Practice Questions
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What does unit cost refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about expenses associated with each chip.
Define NRE cost.
💡 Hint: What costs would you incur before production starts?
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What is the purpose of NRE costs?
💡 Hint: Consider what expenses come before any manufacturing happens.
True or False: Higher performance always results in higher power consumption.
💡 Hint: Think about methods to balance power and performance.
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Evaluate a scenario where an embedded device must operate under strict power constraints. What strategies would you implement to optimize power consumption without significantly compromising performance?
💡 Hint: Consider methods that lower both dynamic and static power.
If tasked with designing a single-purpose processor for a high-speed data acquisition system, outline your key considerations with respect to size, performance, and NRE costs.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would achieve a balance that satisfies your performance metrics.
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