Practice - Fundamental Components of an Embedded System
Practice Questions
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What does MCU stand for?
💡 Hint: Think of the core component in a washing machine.
What is the primary role of firmware?
💡 Hint: It is software tied closely to the hardware.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does MCU stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what controls devices like washing machines.
True or False: DSPs are primarily used for general-purpose processing tasks.
💡 Hint: Consider what signal processors are optimized for.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple embedded system that uses a microcontroller to control a fan based on temperature input from a sensor. What components would you need, and how would they interact?
💡 Hint: Consider the sensor, input/output mechanism, and the controlling logic.
Consider a device that before and after being updated from its firmware uses both Flash and EEPROM memory. Explain the differences in usage and how firmware updates work.
💡 Hint: Think about non-volatile storage needs.
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