Practice Learning Objectives (3) - Designing Single Purpose Processors and Optimization
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Question 1 Easy

Define a General Purpose Processor.

💡 Hint: Think about the flexibility of such processors.

Question 2 Easy

What is the main purpose of a Single-Purpose Processor?

💡 Hint: Consider tasks that require specialized processing.

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Question 1

What does SPP stand for?

Single-Purpose Processor
Standard Performance Processor
System Performance Processor

💡 Hint: Consider the two types of processors we discussed.

Question 2

True or False: General Purpose Processors provide higher performance than Single-Purpose Processors for specialized tasks.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the discussion on processor specialization.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given an algorithm that sorts a dataset, explain how you would optimize it for a specific embedded system application. Discuss metrics that would be most important.

💡 Hint: Consider your application's specific requirements and constraints.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate a scenario where increasing clock speed might lead to unsustainable power consumption. Propose a balanced approach between speed and efficiency for embedded systems.

💡 Hint: Think about how you can achieve more with less energy.

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