BCO601
Model Question Paper-I with effect from 2024-25 (CBCS Scheme)
USN
Sixth Semester B.E. Degree Examination
Microcontroller & Embedded Systems
TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Note: 01. Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE.
*Bloom’s
Module -1 Taxonomy Marks
Level
Q.01 a What are the RISC and CISC machine? Explain the major design rules L2 8
that are implemented with RISC machine.
b Briefly explain the various fields in current program status register. L2 6
c List the differences between microcontroller and microprocessor. L1 6
OR
Q.02 a Explain ARM based embedded system hardware components L2 10
b What is pipeline in ARM? Explain the pipeline stages of ARM7, ARM9 L2 10
& ARM10.
Module-2
Q. 03 a Develop an ALP program to find the sum of 20 integer numbers. L3 10
b Explain about Load and store Instructions in ARM with an example L2 10
OR
Q.04 a Explain the barrel shifter operation in ARM processor with diagram. L2 10
Illustrate with example for logical lift shift operation.
b Explain the following instructions with syntax and example: (i) MOV (ii) L2 6
BIC (iii) RSB
c Write a note on Profiling & Cycle Counting. L1 4
Module-3
Q. 05 a Explain the classification of Embedded System. L2 10
b With a neat diagram, Explain the interfacing of stepper motor through the L2 10
driver circuit to microcontroller.
OR
Q. 06 a What is an Embedded system? Explain any four purpose of Embedded L2 10
system.
b Write a note on : (i) Sensors and actuators (ii) I2C Bus in an Embedded L1 10
system.
Module-4
Q. 07 a Explain the Characteristics of Embedded System in detail. L2 10
b Explain the role of Application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) on L2 10
embedded system design.
OR
Q. 08 a What are the operational & nonoperational quality attributes of Embedded L1 10
systems?
b Explain the Fundamental issues in Hardware Software Co-design L2 10
Module-5
Q. 09 a With a neat diagram, explain operating System Architecture. L2 10
b Explain the concept of Deadlock with an Example. L3 10
OR
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Q. 10 a Define Task, Process & threads. Explain process structure, process states L2 8
and state transitions.
b Briefly Explain the Role Integrated development Environment (IDE) for L2 7
embedded software development.
c Write a note on Message Pasisng L1 5
*Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Indicate as L1, L2, L3, L4, etc. It is also desirable to indicate the COs and POs to be
attained by every bit of questions.
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