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This document outlines the details for an individual assignment for a course on Embedded Systems at Kanenus College, including submission guidelines and a list of questions covering various topics in embedded systems. Key topics include the role of boot loaders, real-time operating systems, microcontroller architecture, power consumption, watchdog timers, memory types, sensor interfacing, communication protocols, safety-critical design considerations, and firmware updates. The assignment is due on June 3, 2024, and emphasizes originality in student submissions.

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This document outlines the details for an individual assignment for a course on Embedded Systems at Kanenus College, including submission guidelines and a list of questions covering various topics in embedded systems. Key topics include the role of boot loaders, real-time operating systems, microcontroller architecture, power consumption, watchdog timers, memory types, sensor interfacing, communication protocols, safety-critical design considerations, and firmware updates. The assignment is due on June 3, 2024, and emphasizes originality in student submissions.

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Kanenus Collage

Department of Computer science


Course: Embedding system
Assignment 1 (20%)
Instruction
 This assignment is individual assignment
 Copying the assignment from your classmate is strictly forbidden and it reduces
your mark.
 After completing your assignment, each student should be submitting soft copy of
your work. Through either on telegram or ayelemuluken1@gmail.com
 Submission date June 3/2024

Question
1. What is the role of a boot loader in embedded systems, and how does it contribute to
the system's functionality during the startup process?
2. Explain the concept of real-time operating systems (RTOS) in embedded systems and
provide an example of an application where real-time responsiveness is critical.
3. How does the choice of microcontroller architecture impact the design and performance
of an embedded system? Provide examples of different microcontroller architectures.
4. Discuss the significance of power consumption in embedded systems and describe
techniques or strategies to optimize power efficiency in battery-operated devices.
5. What is the purpose of a watchdog timer in embedded systems, and how does it
contribute to system reliability and fault tolerance?
6. Explain the difference between volatile and non-volatile memory in the context of
embedded systems. Provide examples of each type and their use cases.
7. Describe the importance of sensor interfacing in embedded systems, and provide an
example of a sensor integration scenario with a microcontroller.
8. Discuss the role of communication protocols such as I2C and SPI in embedded systems.
When and why would you choose one protocol over the other for a particular
application?
9. What are the key considerations when designing embedded systems for safety-critical
applications, and how do these considerations differ from non-safety-critical systems?
10. Examine the concept of firmware updates in embedded systems. How can over-the-air
(OTA) updates be implemented securely, and what challenges might arise during the
update process?

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