5.4.1 - System Interconnect and Communication Protocols
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Practice Questions
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What does an ADC do?
💡 Hint: Think about how digital devices read real-world information.
What does DAC stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider what process reverses the function of an ADC.
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What is the role of system interconnects in SoCs?
💡 Hint: Focus on the main purpose behind their use.
True or False: Mixed-signal buses can carry both analog and digital signals.
💡 Hint: Consider what mixed-signal means.
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Evaluate a scenario where using a single type of communication protocol in a mixed-signal SoC leads to data loss. Discuss how different protocols might prevent this.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the consequences of unoptimized designs.
Design a conceptual layout for a hypothetical SoC that integrates various IP cores with both digital and analog interfaces. What interconnect choices will you make?
💡 Hint: Think about the components' interaction requirements.
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