Practice Software-Level Area/Cost Optimizations - 11.4.2 | Module 11: Week 11 - Design Optimization | Embedded System
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11.4.2 - Software-Level Area/Cost Optimizations

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of code size optimization in embedded systems?

💡 Hint: Remember how costs are related to size in manufacturing.

Question 2

Easy

What does RTOS stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about operating systems designed for real-time applications.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is a key benefit of using compiler optimizations like -Os?

  • Increases execution speed
  • Reduces code size
  • Improves dynamic linking

💡 Hint: Think about the primary quality the optimization aims to impact.

Question 2

True or False: Lean RTOS configurations can lead to reduced memory usage.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between size and overhead.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given an embedded application with a constraint of 32KB of EEPROM, outline a strategy to optimize the software’s memory usage.

💡 Hint: Consider focusing on both code optimization and managing the RTOS's features.

Question 2

Design a lightweight bootloader that efficiently initializes a microcontroller with constrained memory. What tasks must this bootloader achieve while maintaining minimal size?

💡 Hint: Think about the primary functions required at the boot stage.

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