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Discrete Circuits Embedded Software Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 15 Feb 2024

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1 interview found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your past experiences.
  • Q2. Why do you wanna leave your current firm?
  • Q3. Why we select you?
Round 2 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Do you know DSP?
  • Ans. 

    Yes

    • DSP stands for Digital Signal Processing.

    • It involves manipulating and analyzing digital signals using mathematical algorithms.

    • DSP is commonly used in audio and video processing, telecommunications, radar systems, and more.

    • Knowledge of DSP is essential for developing embedded systems that involve signal processing.

    • Familiarity with DSP concepts like filtering, Fourier transforms, and signal modulation is important.

    • Exp...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How BLDC motor Works?
  • Ans. 

    A BLDC motor works by using a combination of magnets and electronic commutation to generate rotational motion.

    • BLDC stands for Brushless DC motor.

    • It uses permanent magnets on the rotor and electromagnets on the stator.

    • Electronic commutation is used to switch the electromagnets on and off in a specific sequence.

    • This sequence creates a rotating magnetic field that interacts with the permanent magnets, causing the rotor to...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How to make BLDC driver module?
  • Ans. 

    A BLDC driver module can be made by designing a circuit that controls the commutation of the BLDC motor based on sensor feedback.

    • Design a circuit that includes power transistors to drive the motor phases.

    • Implement a control algorithm to determine the commutation sequence based on sensor feedback.

    • Use Hall effect sensors or encoder feedback to detect the rotor position.

    • Apply PWM signals to the power transistors to contro...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How CAN protocol works? (must remember)
  • Ans. 

    CAN protocol is a communication protocol used in embedded systems for reliable and efficient data transmission.

    • CAN protocol stands for Controller Area Network protocol.

    • It is a serial communication protocol used for real-time applications.

    • CAN protocol uses a differential signaling scheme to transmit data.

    • It supports multi-master and multi-slave communication.

    • CAN protocol uses message-based communication with a priority-...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. How profibus Works?
  • Ans. 

    Profibus is a fieldbus communication protocol used in industrial automation systems.

    • Profibus stands for Process Field Bus.

    • It is a standard for communication between field devices and control systems.

    • Profibus uses a master-slave architecture.

    • It supports both digital and analog signals.

    • Profibus DP (Decentralized Peripherals) is used for fast data exchange.

    • Profibus PA (Process Automation) is used for process automation ap...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Make your resume attractive and don't mistake while filling joining letter they will notice minor details. do not hesitate to answer. i did not joined because the offered me 50% less then my current salary. do not negotiate with your offer.

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Bare metal code for blinking an LED,
  • Ans. 

    Blinking an LED using bare metal code involves directly manipulating hardware registers without an operating system.

    • Access the GPIO register for the specific pin connected to the LED

    • Set the pin as an output

    • Toggle the pin state at regular intervals to create the blinking effect

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Different types of pointers, volatile variable, storage classes, Static and extern keywords, ISR,
  • Ans. 

    Different types of pointers, volatile variable, storage classes, Static and extern keywords, ISR

    • Pointers: Null pointer, void pointer, function pointer

    • Volatile variable: Used to indicate that a variable may be changed by external factors

    • Storage classes: auto, register, static, extern

    • Static keyword: Used to declare variables that are only accessible within the same file

    • Extern keyword: Used to declare variables that are d...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Find nth largest number in a jumbled array
  • Ans. 

    Use sorting to find the nth largest number in a jumbled array.

    • Sort the array in descending order.

    • Access the nth element in the sorted array to find the nth largest number.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Deeper questions on static, compilation

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is basic of c
  • Ans. 

    Basics of C include syntax, data types, variables, functions, and control structures.

    • C is a procedural programming language

    • Variables must be declared before use

    • Functions are blocks of code that perform a specific task

    • Control structures include if-else, loops, and switch-case

    • Data types in C include int, float, char, etc.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is basic of embedded
  • Ans. 

    Embedded systems are specialized computing systems designed to perform specific tasks within a larger system.

    • Embedded systems are typically designed to be small, efficient, and reliable.

    • They often have limited resources such as memory, processing power, and energy.

    • Examples of embedded systems include microcontrollers in household appliances, automotive control systems, and industrial automation.

    • Embedded software is spe...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is basic of contoller
  • Ans. 

    The basic of a controller is to manage and regulate the operation of a system or device.

    • Controllers receive input signals and process them to generate output signals.

    • They can be programmed to perform specific tasks or functions.

    • Examples include microcontrollers, PLCs, and PID controllers.

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is difference between Normal OS and RTOS? What is difference between microcontroller and microprocessor? Write a C program to swap two numbers without using 3rd variable.
  • Ans. 

    RTOS is a real-time operating system designed for time-sensitive applications. Microcontrollers are integrated circuits with built-in memory and peripherals.

    • RTOS is designed to provide deterministic and predictable response times for critical tasks.

    • Normal OS is designed for general-purpose computing and may not prioritize real-time tasks.

    • Microcontrollers are typically used in embedded systems and have limited resources...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is storage class in C?
  • Ans. 

    Storage class in C determines the scope, visibility, and lifetime of variables.

    • C has four storage classes: auto, register, static, and extern.

    • Auto storage class is the default and is used for local variables.

    • Register storage class is used for variables that should be stored in CPU registers for faster access.

    • Static storage class is used for variables that retain their values between function calls.

    • Extern storage class ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is difference between macro and constant variable in C? How to divide a number without using division operator?
  • Ans. 

    A macro is a preprocessor directive that is replaced by its value before compilation, while a constant variable is a read-only variable.

    • Macros are defined using the #define directive, while constant variables are declared using the const keyword.

    • Macros are replaced by their values during preprocessing, while constant variables are stored in memory.

    • Macros can lead to code duplication, while constant variables provide ty...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for TCS Embedded Software Engineer interview:
  • C
  • Embedded Systems

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Percentage, speed, series, logical abulity, differnces

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. C programs, protocols, Embedded C, pointers
  • Q2. Strings swapping nibbles using c
  • Ans. 

    Swapping nibbles of strings in C

    • Use bitwise operations to swap the nibbles of each character in the string

    • Iterate through each character in the string and swap the nibbles

    • Ensure to handle edge cases like strings with odd length or non-hex characters

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  • Q3. I2c, can, spi, uart
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Normal hr questions
  • Q2. Self, company details

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Online c programming test using online tool

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Manager level round - explain about project and area of difficulty in embedded. Which one we work and fix issue
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discuss about offer letter

Embedded Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Infosys user image Vishnupriya Thamilarasan

posted on 1 May 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Very basic c questions like an array

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Programing language
Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

Syllabus based question

Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduction, education
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Dec 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Mainly focused on basics of c language Stack program
  • Q2. Compilation stages , function

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go through the basic c fundamentals well and do practice with program like palindrome etc
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Bitwise operators
  • Q2. RTOS conecpts questions

Discrete Circuits Interview FAQs

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