1.1.3 Embedded Systems Flashcards
1
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embedded system definition
A
a small computer that forms part of a larger system, device or machine
2
Q
embedded systems do… (2 things)
A
- controls the device and allows a user to interact with it
- tend to have a limited number of tasks they can perform
3
Q
examples of embedded systems
A
- financial - ATM
- defence - gun
- appliances - microwave
- automotive - smart meter
- business - card reader
- medical - MRI scanner
4
Q
facts
A
98% of all processors are manufactured as components of an embedded system
5
Q
design engineers can optimise ability to do specific tasks by: (3 things)
A
- reducing size of product
- reducing cost of product
- increase its reliability
