Practice - Memory Subsystem: The Data and Program Repository
Practice Questions
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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.
What happens to the data in SRAM when power is lost?
💡 Hint: Consider what volatile means.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of memory is used primarily for program storage in MCUs?
💡 Hint: It's the first type the MCU looks for at startup.
True or False: SRAM is non-volatile and retains data without power.
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of volatile memory.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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