Code: R05 411104

SET 1
IV B.Tech I Semester, Supplementary Examinations March 2009
EMBEDDED AND REAL TIME SYSTEMS
(Common to BME and ICE)

Time : 3 hours Max. Marks: 80

Answer any five questions
All questions carries equal marks

1. a) Explain the customized single purpose RT-level processor design with suitable diagrams.
b) Define the following terms relevant to embedded systems.

(i) Processor technology

(ii) IC technology

(iii) Design technology

2. a) Explain the operation of pipe lining technique that is employed in general purpose processors.
b) Write notes on application specific instruction-set processors.

3. a) Define the term “State Machine”. Explain finite state machines with data path model.
b) What is meant by concurrent processes? Explain the communication among processes with
suitable example.

4. a) Differentiate between RS232 and RS422 communication interface devices with respect to various
features.
b) With suitable example explain the need of Ethernet protocol.

5. a) What is meant by “Tasks” in RTOS? Explain in detail about task scheduler.

b) Write notes on “Semphares” and “Mutex” in connection with embedded RTOS.

6. Define and briefly explain the following related to embedded RTOS.

a) Message queues
b) Event registers
c) Pipes
7. a) Explain the memory management that is required for embedded RTOS.
b) Write notes on embedded LINUX.

8. Write short notes on the following

a) Explain the reuse of intellectual property codes in an embedded system design.

b) Differentiate hardware / software co-design and co-simulation with respect to various

Characteristics.
Code: R05 411104
SET 2
IV B.Tech I Semester, Supplementary Examinations March 2009
EMBEDDED AND REAL TIME SYSTEMS
(Common to BME and ICE)

Time : 3 hours Max. Marks: 80

Answer any five questions
All questions carries equal marks

1. a) With the aid of suitable diagram explain the various components of an embedded system.
b) Explain how to optimize the custom single purpose processors. And explain.

2. a) Draw and explain the basic architecture of general purpose processor employed in an embedded
system.
b) What are the various digital signal processors available? Explain about any one of them.

3. a) Explain program state machine model with suitable example.

b) Explain the implementation procedure for concurrent process models.

4. a) What are the various communication interface devices? Explain the need for them.
b) Write notes on blue tooth technology.

5. a) Draw and explain the architecture of the kernel.

b) Explain interrupt service routines related to embedded RTOS.

6. a) Explain the need of mail boxes in RTOS based embedded system.

b) Write notes on pipes in connection with embedded RTOS.
7. a) Explain the priority inversion problem occurred in embedded RTOs.
b) Write notes on RT LINUX RTOs.

8. a) Explain the parallel evolution of compilation and synthesis with respect to embedded system
design technology.
b) Define the following terms in connection with embedded system design.

i) Logic synthesis

ii) RT synthesis

iii) Behavioral synthesis

iv) Systems synthesis

Code: R05 411104
SET 3
IV B.Tech I Semester, Supplementary Examinations March 2009
EMBEDDED AND REAL TIME SYSTEMS
(Common to BME and ICE)

Time : 3 hours Max. Marks: 80

Answer any five questions
All questions carries equal marks
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1. (a) Explain for design approach of custom single purpose RT level processor with neat
sketch.
(b) Define the following relevant to embedded systems.
(i) Processor Technology.
(ii) IC Technology.
(iii) Design Technology. (8+8 = 16 Marks)

2. (a) Explain the basic architecture & operation of digital signal processor.
(b) Explain the development environment of ASIPs. (8+8 = 16 Marks)

3. (a) Explain the concept of finite state mechanics with data path model.
(b) Explain the communication & synchronization among processes in real-time systems.
(8+8 = 16 Marks)

4. (a) What is communication interface? What are the various communication interfaces and
their need?
(b) With suitable example, Explain IEEE 1394 fire wire Protocol. (8+8 = 16 Marks)

5. Explain the architecture of the kernal, interrupt service routines, Semaphores & Mutex in
connection with embedded RTOS. Draw the necessary diagrams. (16 Marks)
6. Define and explain the following related to embedded RTOS.
(i) Message queues.
(ii) Event register.
(iii) Mail boxes.
(iv) Pipes and signals. (16 Marks)

7. (a) What are the various embedded operating systems available? Write notes on RT
Linux.
(b) Explain the memory management organization of RTOS. (8+8 = 16 Marks)

8. Write notes on the following in connection with embedded system design.

(i) RT synthesis.
(ii) Hardware / Software Co simulation.
(iii) Hardware / Software Co Design. (16 Marks)
Code: R05 411104
SET 4
IV B.Tech I Semester, Supplementary Examinations March 2009
EMBEDDED AND REAL TIME SYSTEMS
(Common to BME and ICE)

Time : 3 hours Max. Marks: 80

Answer any five questions
All questions carries equal marks
**********

1. (a) Explain the design approach of custom single purpose processor RT level
combinational logic.
(b) Explain how to optimize the custom single purpose processor design.
(8+8 = 16 Marks)

2. (a) Explain the basic architecture & operation of micro controller.

(b) Explain the pipelining concept evolved in digital signal processors.
(8+8 = 16 Marks)

3. (a) Explain program state machine model with relevant example.

(b) Explain the implementation of data flow model in real time systems.
(8+8 = 16 Marks)

4. (a) Explain the implementation of USB communication interface protocol.

(b) Write notes on Bluetooth technology. (8+8 = 16 Marks)

5. Explain the architecture of the kernel, tasks & task scheduler & interrupt service routines
relevant to embedded RTOS concepts. Draw neat sketches. (16 Marks)

6. Define and explain the following related to embedded RTOS.

(i) Mail boxes.
(ii) Message queues.
(iii) Pipes & signals.
(iv) Event Registers. (16 Marks)

7. (a) What is meant by handheld operating systems? Write notes on windows CE.
(b) Explain various timers available in embedded RTOS. Write short notes on priority
inversion problem. (8+8 = 16 Marks)

8. Explain the following in connection with embedded system design.

(i) Logic synthesis.
(ii) System synthesis.
(iii) Hard ware / Software Co design.
(iv) Hard ware / Software Co simulation. (8+8 = 16 Marks)