Practice Hard Real-time Systems (1.1.1.2.3) - Introduction to Embedded Systems, ASICs, and ASIPs
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Hard Real-time Systems

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Question 1 Easy

What characterizes a hard real-time system?

💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of missing a deadline.

Question 2 Easy

Give one example of a hard real-time system.

💡 Hint: Consider systems critical to safety.

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Question 1

What happens if a hard real-time system misses its deadline?

The system may lag
Minor performance issues occur
Catastrophic consequences

💡 Hint: Consider the nature of systems where timing is critical.

Question 2

True or False: Soft real-time systems can tolerate missing deadlines.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how flexibility can improve system performance.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A hospital's emergency life-support system fails to meet a critical deadline in an emergency. Analyze the possible implications and outline how a hard real-time system could have ensured timely responses.

💡 Hint: Consider safety protocols and the architecture of a reliable system.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a scenario using a hard real-time system for autonomous vehicles. Discuss the implications of meeting or missing deadlines.

💡 Hint: Visualize the real-world responsibilities of autonomous systems.

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