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An embedded system is a system with software embedded into computer hardware, dedicated for a specific application or part of a larger system
An embedded system is a system with software embedded into computer hardware, dedicated for a specific application or part of a larger system
True
An embedded system always includes a general-purpose computer
An embedded system always includes a general-purpose computer
False
The software in an embedded system is usually embedded into ROM or flash memory
The software in an embedded system is usually embedded into ROM or flash memory
True
An embedded system may be an independent system or part of a larger system
An embedded system may be an independent system or part of a larger system
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An embedded system always embeds a real-time operating system (RTOS)
An embedded system always embeds a real-time operating system (RTOS)
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An embedded system requires an operating system (OS)
An embedded system requires an operating system (OS)
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An embedded system always uses a variety of peripherals like displays, keyboards, and mice
An embedded system always uses a variety of peripherals like displays, keyboards, and mice
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An embedded system implements the central processing unit (CPU) using a group of integrated circuits or chips (ICs)
An embedded system implements the central processing unit (CPU) using a group of integrated circuits or chips (ICs)
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An embedded system is always more expensive ($100s - $1000s) compared to general-purpose computers
An embedded system is always more expensive ($100s - $1000s) compared to general-purpose computers
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An embedded system may include wireless architecture with full functionality of communication capability
An embedded system may include wireless architecture with full functionality of communication capability
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Study Notes
Embedded System Definition
- A system with software embedded into computer hardware, dedicated for a specific application or part of a larger system
Embedded System Characteristics
- Always includes a general-purpose computer
- Software is usually embedded into ROM or flash memory
System Structure
- May be an independent system or part of a larger system
- Always embeds a real-time operating system (RTOS)
- Requires an operating system (OS)
Hardware Components
- Implements the central processing unit (CPU) using a group of integrated circuits or chips (ICs)
- Uses a variety of peripherals like displays, keyboards, and mice
Cost and Communication
- Always more expensive ($100s - $1000s) compared to general-purpose computers
- May include wireless architecture with full functionality of communication capability
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Test your knowledge about the definition and classification of embedded systems, which are dedicated computer-based systems with software embedded in computer hardware for specific applications or products.
