VTU Computer Science (Semester 7)
Embedded Computing Systems
December 2014
Total marks: --
Total time: --
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


1 (a) Discuss the requirements chart, with an example.
10 M
1 (b) Explain the sequence diagrams for transmitting control input in modern train controller.
5 M
1 (c) Explain the UML class diagram for signal and time events.
5 M

2 (a) What is interrupt? Discuss its mechanism, with a neat diagram.
8 M
2 (b) Draw the format of ARM data processing instruction.
6 M
2 (c) What is set associative cache? Explain.
6 M

3 (a) Explain bus with DMA controller.
7 M
3 (b) Justify PC as a platform for embedded systems.
8 M
3 (c) Briefly discuss the process of two stage address translation in ARM.
5 M

4 (a) Sketch and explain the data flow graph model.
8 M
4 (b) Explain the program optimization techniques.
12 M

5 (a) What is TCB? Explain its structure.
5 M
5 (b) Explain the structure of process.
5 M
5 (c) What is multitasking? Explain its types.
5 M
5 (d) What are the factors considered for selection of scheduling algorithm?
5 M

6 (a) Explain the technique in shared memory communication.
10 M
6 (b) Explain the following:
i) L-shaped usage distribution
ii) ACPI (advanced configuration and power interface).
10 M

7 (a) Explain the I2-C bus.
5 M
7 (b) What is multihop communication?
5 M
7 (c) Explain the structure of IP packet.
5 M
7 (d) Discuss any one applications of internet.
5 M

8 (a) What is a simulator? Explain its advantages and limitations.
6 M
8 (b) What is boundary scan? Explain.
8 M
8 (c) What is monitor program based firmware debugging.
6 M



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