Design Metrics Optimization Challenge

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What is the global embedded systems market size expected to reach by 2032?

US dollars 162.3 billion

US dollars 200 billion

US dollars 258.6 billion (correct)

US dollars 300 billion

What is the combined annual growth rate of the global embedded systems market for the next 10 years?

3.5 percent

6.2 percent

4.77 percent (correct)

5 percent

In what form can embedded systems come, according to the text?

Microprocessors only

Different forms and sizes (correct)

Microcontroller only

Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC) only

What is the main reason for the huge figures in the embedded systems market, according to the text?

Embedded systems designed for a particular domain Signup and view all the answers

What is the motivation provided in the text for studying embedded systems?

Global market size and growth projections Signup and view all the answers

What element makes an embedded system 'huge' according to the text?

Market size and sales figures Signup and view all the answers

Which technology can be used to implement embedded systems, as mentioned in the text?

Processor technologies Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between embedded systems and microcontroller-based systems, as per the text?

Embedded systems are single-function while microcontroller-based systems are general-purpose Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using high-level synthesis for creating accelerators, according to the text?

High-level synthesis enables direct conversion of C/C++ code into hardware description language (HDL) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of devices are field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA), as mentioned in the text?

Devices consisting of reconfigurable logic cells Signup and view all the answers

What approach is implemented by the Xilinx Zynq family, as per the text?

Both processing system and programmable logic fabric approach Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential use of the programmable logic-based subsystem of FPGA-based systems, according to the text?

Implementing specialized hardware or accelerators Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the huge market for embedded systems?

They are present in billions of units and are used in various applications like mobile, automobile, and battery systems. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a microcontroller in a digital camera?

To handle slow operations like responding to buttons and starting video capture. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main requirement for today's embedded systems?

Being tightly constrained and low cost, low power, small, and fast. Signup and view all the answers

Which application-specific instruction set processor is mentioned in the text?

Microcontroller Signup and view all the answers

What is a design metric for a printer as mentioned in the text?

Pages per minute Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of redundancy in embedded systems like the F-16 fighter bomber as mentioned in the text?

To ensure continuity of function in case of system failure. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus when optimizing design metrics for an embedded system?

Balancing and optimizing various design metrics Signup and view all the answers

Which design metric refers to the monetary cost of manufacturing one copy of the system, excluding the non-recurring engineering (NRE) cost?

Unit cost Signup and view all the answers

Why is expertise with both software and hardware needed to optimize the design metrics of an embedded system?

To make decisions about which components should be carried out in software or hardware Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of maintainability as a design metric?

Modifying the system after its initial release Signup and view all the answers

How does flexibility contribute to the optimization of design metrics for embedded systems?

By allowing changes in functionality without incurring heavy energy costs Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a designer to be comfortable with various technologies in optimizing design metrics for embedded systems?

To use the best technology for the given application and constraints Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the importance of time to market in product development?

To maximize revenue during the market window Signup and view all the answers

In the context of product development, what does 'market window' refer to?

The period during which maximum sales can be achieved Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between delays and revenue, as described in the text?

Delays can lead to a decrease in revenue during the market window Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'delayed triangle' represent in the context of product release?

The comparison between on-time and delayed revenue generation Signup and view all the answers

How is the percentage revenue loss calculated in the context of delayed product release?

(On-Time Area - Delayed Area) / On-Time Area Signup and view all the answers

What is the main emphasis of embedded systems design over specific hardware details?

Preference for better functionality as a key factor in determining system superiority Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of flexibility in system design?

Adaptation and change without significant energy costs Signup and view all the answers

What does the competition between design metrics require expertise in?

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What is a key feature of FPGAs' flexibility mentioned in the text?

Real-time reconfiguration for different functionalities Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of time to market in product development?

It affects potential revenue Signup and view all the answers

What is represented by triangles in the mathematical model for revenue loss?

On-time and delayed areas Signup and view all the answers

In the example scenario, what is the system's lifetime and delay period?

$52$ weeks, $4$ weeks Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what advantage do firmware changes provide for embedded systems?

Substituting the need for hardware alterations Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of product development does market windows relate to?