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An embedded system is a special-purpose computer system designed to perform one or a few dedicated functions, sometimes with real-time computing constraints. The three components of an embedded system are hardware (processor, memory, I/O devices), software (RTOS, program codes), and mechanical components (body, chassis, motor, screws, bolts, washer, etc).

An example of an embedded system is a washing machine. The hardware components include buttons, display, buzzer, and electronic circuitry. The software component is a chip on the circuit that holds the software which drives, controls, and monitors the various operations. The mechanical components include the internals of the washing machine, water inlets and outlets, and the framework (body/chassis) itself.

The hardware components of an air conditioner include a remote, display and buzzer, sensors, and electronic circuitry.

<p>The software component of an air conditioner is a chip on the circuit that holds the software which drives, controls, and monitors the various operations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Three examples of mechanical components in embedded systems are body/chassis, motor, and screws, bolts, washer, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers