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Lecture 2 Genaral Computing System

Embedded systems are specialized computers designed to perform dedicated functions, in contrast to general-purpose computers. Embedded systems are found in many devices such as phones, appliances, vehicles and industrial equipment. They contain microprocessors, memory, and input/output components on a single chip to perform specific tasks. Embedded systems are designed to be small, low-cost, low power consumption and to interact with the surrounding environment through sensors and actuators.

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Lecture 2 Genaral Computing System

Embedded systems are specialized computers designed to perform dedicated functions, in contrast to general-purpose computers. Embedded systems are found in many devices such as phones, appliances, vehicles and industrial equipment. They contain microprocessors, memory, and input/output components on a single chip to perform specific tasks. Embedded systems are designed to be small, low-cost, low power consumption and to interact with the surrounding environment through sensors and actuators.

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CH.

1: INTRODUCTION TO EMBEDDED SYSTEMS

GENERAL-PURPOSE COMPUTERS
• Able to run a variety of
software.

• Contain relatively high-


performance hardware
components (fast processors,
data & program storage).

• Require an operating system


(OS).

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Recording Connection of Canada

1.1 WHAT IS AN EMBEDDED SYSTEM?


CH. 1: INTRODUCTION TO EMBEDDED SYSTEMS

GENERAL-PURPOSE COMPUTERS
• Designed for heavy user • Several implement data
interaction. memory and program
storage.
• Uses a variety of peripherals
(displays, keyboards, mice, • Possesses a distributed
internet connections, wireless architecture (full functionality of
communication capability). the computer is spread across
multiple IC chips).
• Expensive ($100s - $1000s).

• Use a group of integrated


circuits or chips (ICs).
• One implements the
central processing unit
(CPU). Image Courtesy of
Recording Connection of Canada

1.1 WHAT IS AN EMBEDDED SYSTEM?


CH. 1: INTRODUCTION TO EMBEDDED SYSTEMS

EMBEDDED COMPUTERS
• Resources can be
implemented on a single
IC.

• Include a variety of
peripherals (timers,
analog-to-digital
converters, digital-to-
analog converters, serial
interfaces).

• Small size makes them


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very versatile. Recording Connection of Canada

1.1 WHAT IS AN EMBEDDED SYSTEM?


CH. 1: INTRODUCTION TO EMBEDDED SYSTEMS

EMBEDDED COMPUTERS
• Contains firmware (only
the needed software
which is not intended to
be changed frequently).

• May contain Real Time


Operating Systems
(RTOS) which are used
as a task scheduler.

• Low cost (10s of cents to


a few dollars).
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Recording Connection of Canada

1.1 WHAT IS AN EMBEDDED SYSTEM?


CH. 1: INTRODUCTION TO EMBEDDED SYSTEMS

EMBEDDED COMPUTERS

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1.1 WHAT IS AN EMBEDDED SYSTEM?

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