Practice Processing Unit (3.4.1) - Hardware System Architecture and Modeling
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Processing Unit

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Question 1 Easy

What is a microcontroller used for?

💡 Hint: Think of devices like microwaves and washing machines.

Question 2 Easy

Name a benefit of using DSPs.

💡 Hint: Consider applications in sound and video editing.

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Question 1

Which type of processing unit is optimized for real-time signal processing?

Microcontroller
Microprocessor
DSP
FPGA

💡 Hint: Think about applications in audio and video.

Question 2

True or False: All microcontrollers include additional external memory.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the nature of microcontroller design.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a hardware system using a microcontroller, DSP, and FPGA, explaining the function of each in the system.

💡 Hint: Consider how each component interacts with others and their roles.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the trade-offs between using a microprocessor and an FPGA in a signal processing application.

💡 Hint: Think about processing speed and application demands.

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