1(a) Compare CPLD/FPGA based embedded system with microcontroller based system.

1(b) What could be use of RTOS in an embedded system? Justify use.

1(c) Compare I2C and CAN communication protocol.

1(d) Explain blue-tooth communication protocol.

2(a) What issues may arise due to sharing of data in an embedded system? Give an example with solution.

2(b) What kind of C-programming strategies may help you lead to faster program?

3(a) What features of Cortex-M3 are specifically useful for

-i) Low power consumption

-ii) Real time system

-iii) RTOS support

-iv) Debug support

3(b) Compare Cortex-M3, Cortex-R4 and Cortex-A8.

4(a) Interface (draw circuit diagram) of any input (error) and output interface with any microcontroller. Explain its functioning.

4(b) Explain and Compare any two scheduling method in RTOS.

5) Design a media player (audio only) for following features.

-i) Stored media

-ii) FM player

-iii) MP3 Encoding/Decoding processing support

-iv) Output speaker

v) Display

Draw and explain using hardware and software building block required. Explain functioning using appropriate modelling method.

6) Write short notes on (Any Two)

-a) List different uCOS-II functions used for (rtos) management task.

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-b) What may be effect of longer interrupt response time on real time behavior of system?

-c) Present any case study which bring out advantage of ethical practice in any development.