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COME3104 Intro To Embedded Systems

The document outlines an examination for a course on Embedded Systems at the University of Bamenda, detailing various questions related to memory types, characteristics of embedded systems, real-time operating systems, and the design of a practical embedded system. It includes specific tasks such as explaining memory categories, estimating memory sizes for devices, and proposing hardware and software components. The exam is structured into four main questions, each with sub-questions, and emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical application.

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COME3104 Intro To Embedded Systems

The document outlines an examination for a course on Embedded Systems at the University of Bamenda, detailing various questions related to memory types, characteristics of embedded systems, real-time operating systems, and the design of a practical embedded system. It includes specific tasks such as explaining memory categories, estimating memory sizes for devices, and proposing hardware and software components. The exam is structured into four main questions, each with sub-questions, and emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical application.

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REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON THE UNIVERSITY OF BAMENDA

Peace-Work-Fatherland P.O BOX 39 Bambili

School/Faculty: NAHPI Department/Year: COME/ 2 Lecturer(s): Taku Otto Che


Course Code: COME 3103 Course Title: Intro to Embedded Systems Course Credits: 4
Date: 18/02/2024 Hall: AMPHI 340 Time: 2h
Instructions: Answer all questions
Question 1 (20 marks)

Memory is an important component in all embedded systems.

a) Explain the broad categories of memory (6 marks)


b) Site significant characteristic of the following RAM types: SD RAM, DDR2, DDR3 and
DDR4 (8 marks)
c) Estimate memory sizes for the following devices and site an operating system appropriate
for each.
i. Arduino UNO (3 marks)
ii. Raspberry PI Model 4B (3 marks)

Question 2 (20 marks)

An embedded is a specialized computer for performing particular or limited tasks. It contains


several components from hardware and software, which interact within and without the system via
communication interfaces.

a) Propose 5 hardware and 3 software than can be part of such system (8 marks)
b) Externally, the embedded system can communicate via several interfaces, name 4. (4
marks)
c) Sketch a typical embedded system, which includes the components in (a) and (b) above
(8 marks)

Question 3 (20 marks)

An embedded system like any computing device, accepts input, processes and produces output.
Typically, real time operating systems run on such devices.
a) Outline 3 benefits of using RTOS (3 marks)
b) Site 5 characteristics which an embedded system doesn’t depend on, but can affect its
viability. (5 marks)
c) What are 5 ways through which an embedded system can provide output, siting appropriate
examples of systems using the method. (10 marks)
d) Propose 2 RTOS for an embedded system (2 marks)

Question 4 (10 marks)


Design an embedded system that can be used in our localities. The proposed design should be
workable and useful. Design should include:
- Hardware
- Software
- Procedural functionality
- sketch

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