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Embedded Systems

An embedded system is a specialized combination of hardware and software designed for specific functions, often found in devices like automobiles, mobile phones, and medical equipment. These systems can be programmable or fixed-function, and they typically consist of a processor, power supply, memory, and communication ports. They operate as part of a complete device, utilizing minimal software to perform dedicated tasks efficiently.

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Embedded Systems

An embedded system is a specialized combination of hardware and software designed for specific functions, often found in devices like automobiles, mobile phones, and medical equipment. These systems can be programmable or fixed-function, and they typically consist of a processor, power supply, memory, and communication ports. They operate as part of a complete device, utilizing minimal software to perform dedicated tasks efficiently.

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EMBEDDED SYSTEM

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.

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.
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.

How does an embedded system work?

Embedded systems always function as part of a complete device — that's


what's meant by the term embedded. They are low-cost, low-power-
consuming, small computers that are embedded in other mechanical or
electrical systems. Generally, they comprise a processor, power supply, and
memory and communication ports. Embedded systems use the
communication ports to transmit data between the processor and peripheral
devices — often, other embedded systems — using a communication
protocol. The processor interprets this data with the help of minimal software
stored on the memory. The software is usually highly specific to the function
that the embedded system serves.

Souce: <https://www.techtarget.com/iotagenda/definition/embedded-
system>. Access date: 08/21/2023. (Adapted)

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