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1-Definition 2-Features of embedded systems 3-Simplification, miniaturization ,cost and reduction 4-Uses of embedded systems 5-Downfalls of embedded systems
Definition
An embedded system is a combination of hardware and software which creates a dedicated computer system that performs specific, pre-defined tasks and which is encapsulated within the device it controls (if it is part of a larger device). Embedded systems can be found in an enormous range of electrical items ranging from simple, inexpensive products such as digital watches to expensive, complex products
The versatility of the embedded computer system lends itself to utility in all kinds of enterprises, from the simplification of deliverable products to a reduction in costs in their development and manufacture.
By integrating all of these features into a single chip it is possible to greatly reduce the number of chips and wiring necessary to control an electronic device, dramatically reducing its complexity, size and cost.
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deliver maximum performance for minimum size and weight. A centralised on-board computer system would greatly outweigh a collection of microcontrollers. * Efficiency: Microcontrollers are designed to perform repeated functions for long periods of time without failing or requiring service. Other computer systems are prone to software and hardware failure as well as a whole host of other problems recognisable to the users of any home computer. Above all other considerations, computer systems must be 100% reliable when trusted to control such functions as braking in an automobile.