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4Q 4 Embedded Systems

An embedded system is a combination of computer hardware and software designed for a specific function. Embedded systems may function within a larger system and can have fixed or programmable functionality. Examples include devices like industrial machines, consumer electronics, automobiles, and medical equipment. Embedded systems typically include a microprocessor or microcontroller and have specialized functions like monitoring, control, or user interfaces. They are designed to perform specific tasks with low power usage and minimal human intervention. Common applications of embedded systems include appliances, transportation, healthcare, defense, and more.

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4Q 4 Embedded Systems

An embedded system is a combination of computer hardware and software designed for a specific function. Embedded systems may function within a larger system and can have fixed or programmable functionality. Examples include devices like industrial machines, consumer electronics, automobiles, and medical equipment. Embedded systems typically include a microprocessor or microcontroller and have specialized functions like monitoring, control, or user interfaces. They are designed to perform specific tasks with low power usage and minimal human intervention. Common applications of embedded systems include appliances, transportation, healthcare, defense, and more.

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EMBEDDED SYSTEMS

System is a set of interrelated parts/components which are designed/developed to perform common tasks or
to do some specific work for which it has been created.

Embedded means including something with anything for a reason. Or simply we can say something which is
integrated or attached to another thing. Now after getting what actual systems and embedded mean we can
easily understand what are Embedded Systems.

Embedded System is an integrated system that is formed as a combination of computer hardware and
software for a specific function. It can be said as a dedicated computer system has been developed for some
particular reason. But it is not our traditional computer system or general-purpose computers, these are the
Embedded systems that may work independently or attached to a larger system to work on a few specific
functions. These embedded systems can work without human intervention or with little human intervention.

An embedded system is a combination of computer hardware and software designed for a specific function.
Embedded systems may also function within a larger system. The systems can be programmable or have a
fixed functionality. Industrial machines, consumer electronics, agricultural and processing industry devices,
automobiles, medical equipment, cameras, digital watches, household appliances, airplanes, vending
machines and toys, as well as mobile devices, are possible locations for an embedded system.

While embedded systems are computing systems, they can range from having no user interface (UI) -- for
example, on devices designed to perform a single task -- to complex graphical user interfaces (GUIs), such as in
mobile devices. User interfaces can include buttons, LEDs (light-emitting diodes) and touchscreen sensing.
Some systems use remote user interfaces as well.

Three main components of Embedded systems are:

1. Hardware
2. Software
3. Firmware

Examples of embedded systems


Embedded systems are used in a wide range of technologies across an array of industries. Some examples
include:

Automobiles. Modern cars commonly consist of many computers (sometimes as many as 100), or embedded
systems, designed to perform different tasks within the vehicle. Some of these systems perform basic utility
functions and others provide entertainment or user-facing functions. Some embedded systems in consumer
vehicles include cruise control, backup sensors, suspension control, navigation systems and airbag systems.

Mobile phones. These consist of many embedded systems, including GUI software and hardware, operating
systems (OSes), cameras, microphones, and USB (Universal Serial Bus) I/O (input/output) modules.

Industrial machines. They can contain embedded systems, like sensors, and can be embedded systems
themselves. Industrial machines often have embedded automation systems that perform specific monitoring
and control functions.
Sources: https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/introduction-of-embedded-systems-set-1/
https://www.techtarget.com/iotagenda/definition/embedded-system
Medical equipment. These may contain embedded systems like sensors and control mechanisms. Medical
equipment, such as industrial machines, also must be very user-friendly so that human health isn't jeopardized
by preventable machine mistakes. This means they'll often include a more complex OS and GUI designed for an
appropriate UI.

Some examples of embedded systems:


 Digital watches
 Washing Machine
 Toys
 Televisions
 Digital phones
 Laser Printer
 Cameras
 Industrial machines
 Electronic Calculators
 Automobiles
 Medical Equipment

Application areas of Embedded System:


Mostly Embedded systems are present everywhere. We use it in our everyday life unknowingly as in most
cases it is integrated into the larger systems. So, here are some of the application areas of Embedded systems:
 Home appliances
 Transportation
 Health care
 Business sector & offices
 Defense sector
 Aerospace
 Agricultural Sector

Important Characteristics of an Embedded System:


1. Performs specific task: Embedded systems perform some specific function or tasks.
2. Low Cost: The price of an embedded system is not so expensive.
3. Time Specific: It performs the tasks within a certain time frame.
4. Low Power: Embedded Systems don’t require much power to operate.
5. High Efficiency: The efficiency level of embedded systems is so high.
6. Minimal User interface: These systems require less user interface and are easy to use.
7. Less Human intervention: Embedded systems require no human intervention or very less human
intervention.
8. Highly Stable: Embedded systems do not change frequently mostly fixed maintaining stability.
9. High Reliability: Embedded systems are reliable they perform tasks consistently well.
10. Use microprocessors or microcontrollers: Embedded systems use microprocessors or microcontrollers
to design and use limited memory.
11. Manufacturable: The majority of embedded systems are compact and affordable to manufacture. They
are based on the size and low complexity of the hardware.

Sources: https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/introduction-of-embedded-systems-set-1/
https://www.techtarget.com/iotagenda/definition/embedded-system
Sources: https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/introduction-of-embedded-systems-set-1/
https://www.techtarget.com/iotagenda/definition/embedded-system

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