Section 2: Embedded Systems

Question 1

What is an embedded system

Answer 1

Purpose built computer system that operates without users knowledge. May have user input but user does not need to know they are interacting with it

Question 2

What is hardware/software codesign

Answer 2

Simaltaneous design of software and hardware components of a system

Question 3

What is hardware

Answer 3

the mechanical/electronic components of a system

Question 4

What is software

Answer 4

the programs or other operating info. The storage on which that is stored

Question 5

What is a Microprocessor

Answer 5

Only a processor (no IO or memory)

Question 6

What is a microcontroller

Answer 6

A complete basic computer on a chip (IO, Processor, Main memory)

Question 7

What is a system on a chip?

Answer 7

User designed. Fully functional system on a chip. (processor, memory, IO, additional digital logic)

Question 8

What is a PLD

Answer 8

Programmable Logic Device. Allows connection of basic Digital logic blocks to create outputs

Question 9

What is a SoPC

Answer 9

System on a programmable chip. SoC implemented using a high density, configurable PLD