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Do compilers have to be written for each model of CPU?

Do you need to take account of the different processors and their instructions when writing a compiler? Have instructions been standardised? Or what tools and techniques are available to assist with this? E.g. Ignoring machine instructions that are specific to a certain processor model.

Which version management design methodology to be used in a Dependent System nodes?

This is my first question so please indicate if my question is too vague and not understandable. My question is more related to High Level Design. We have a system (specifically an ATCA Chassis) configured in a Star Topology, having Master Node (MN) and other sub-ordinate nodes(SN). All nodes are connected via Ethernet and shall run on Linux OS with other proprietary applications.

How do you calculate the CPU usage?

Suppose that in a single processor system, an average of 6 process arrive each minute. Each process needs an average service time of 8 seconds. How would you calculate the fraction of time the CPU is kept busy ?