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What is an embedded system?
What is an embedded system?
An embedded system is a computer system that has a dedicated function within a larger mechanical or electronic system, often including electrical or electronic hardware and mechanical parts.
What are the typical characteristics of embedded systems?
What are the typical characteristics of embedded systems?
Embedded systems typically control physical operations of the machine that they are embedded within and often have real-time computing constraints.
What types of processors are often used in modern embedded systems?
What types of processors are often used in modern embedded systems?
Modern embedded systems are often based on microcontrollers, but ordinary microprocessors are also common, especially in more complex systems.
What is a common standard class of dedicated processors used in embedded systems?
What is a common standard class of dedicated processors used in embedded systems?
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How can design engineers optimize embedded systems?
How can design engineers optimize embedded systems?
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Embedded systems are not capable of real-time computing
Embedded systems are not capable of real-time computing
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Ninety-eight percent of all microprocessors manufactured in 2009 were used in embedded systems
Ninety-eight percent of all microprocessors manufactured in 2009 were used in embedded systems
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Modern embedded systems are never based on ordinary microprocessors
Modern embedded systems are never based on ordinary microprocessors
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Design engineers cannot optimize embedded systems to reduce the size and cost of the product
Design engineers cannot optimize embedded systems to reduce the size and cost of the product
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Some embedded systems benefit from economies of scale because they are mass-produced
Some embedded systems benefit from economies of scale because they are mass-produced
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