Practice Memory Subsystem: The Data And Program Repository (5.1.2.2) - Microcontrollers and Power Aware Embedded System Design
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Memory Subsystem: The Data and Program Repository

Practice - Memory Subsystem: The Data and Program Repository

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Question 1 Easy

What type of memory is non-volatile and used to store a microcontroller’s firmware?

💡 Hint: This memory retains data even when the power is off.

Question 2 Easy

What happens to the data in SRAM when power is lost?

💡 Hint: Consider what volatile means.

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Question 1

What type of memory is used primarily for program storage in MCUs?

SRAM
Flash Memory
EEPROM

💡 Hint: It's the first type the MCU looks for at startup.

Question 2

True or False: SRAM is non-volatile and retains data without power.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the definition of volatile memory.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a microcontroller system that uses different types of memory for an application involving user preferences and firmware. Explain why each type of memory was chosen.

💡 Hint: Think about the changes needed over time and what needs to be retained.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given the endurance ratings of Flash (100,000 cycles) and EEPROM (1,000,000 cycles), discuss their implications in a smart device that frequently updates user settings.

💡 Hint: Consider how often the settings are changed in practice.

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