Embedded Systems Introduction CENG 328: Lecture 02

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What is the main function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in an embedded system?

Interacting with external peripherals

Storing temporary data in registers

Performing computing tasks and logical computations (correct)

Holding the program in flash memory

Which component is responsible for holding the program in an embedded system?

Flash memory (correct)

Data Bus

Registers

Address Bus

What is the role of the external cooling system in a microcontroller?

Maintaining the temperature of the microcontroller (correct)

Storing temporary data

Interacting with external peripherals

Performing computing tasks

Which component of a microcontroller is responsible for providing a clock source?

Built-in oscillator Signup and view all the answers

In an embedded system, what is the purpose of I/O peripherals?

Interacting with external peripherals Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Control Unit in a microcontroller?

Controlling the flow of data within the microcontroller Signup and view all the answers

What is a microcontroller?

A device that contains a CPU, memory, and other peripherals Signup and view all the answers

What are some common communication interfaces for microcontrollers?

USB and Ethernet Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between RISC and CISC instruction set architectures?

RISC has fewer instructions but they execute faster than CISC Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when choosing a microcontroller?

Number of I/O pins Signup and view all the answers

Which architecture does a microcontroller's memory belong to?

Von Neumann Signup and view all the answers

What are common peripherals in a microcontroller?

Digital lines and analog lines Signup and view all the answers

What is the core architecture of an ARM Cortex-M3 based microcontroller?

RISC Signup and view all the answers

Which microcontroller has a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 based core architecture?

STM32L476 ARM Cortex-M4 based microcontroller Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge in embedded system design?

Balancing speed and power consumption Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a classification of microcontrollers?

Core Frequency Range Signup and view all the answers

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