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Basics Of Embedded System and

Applications
An embedded system is one kind of a computer system mainly designed to
perform several tasks like to access, process, store and also control the data
in various electronics-based systems. Embedded systems are a combination
of hardware and software where software is usually known as firmware that
is embedded into the hardware. One of its most important characteristics of
these systems is, it gives the o/p within the time limits. Embedded systems
support to make the work more perfect and convenient. So, we frequently
use embedded systems in simple and complex devices too. The applications
of embedded systems mainly involve in our real life for several devices like
microwave, calculators, TV remote control, home security and neighborhood
traffic control systems, etc.

Embedded System
Embedded System Basics
The embedded system basics are the combination of embedded system
hardware and embedded system software.

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Embedded System Block Diagram

Embedded System Hardware


An embedded system uses a hardware platform to perform the operation.
Hardware of the embedded system is assembled with a
microprocessor/microcontroller. It has the elements such as input/output
interfaces, memory, user interface and the display unit. Generally, an
embedded system comprises of the following
• Power Supply
• Memory
• Processor
• Timers
• Output/Output circuits
• Serial communication ports
• SASC (System application specific circuits)

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Embedded System Software
The software of an embedded system is written to execute a particular
function. It is normally written in a high-level setup and then compiled down
to offer code that can be stuck within a non-volatile memory in the hardware.
An embedded system software is intended to keep in view of the following
three limits
• Convenience of system memory
• Convenience of processor’s speed
• When the embedded system runs constantly, there is a necessity to
limit power dissipation for actions like run, stop and wake up.

RTOS (Real Time Operating System)


A system which is essential to finish its task and send its service on time,
then only it said to be a real time operating system. RTOS controls the
application software and affords a device to allow the processor run. It is
responsible for managing the different hardware resources of a personal
computer and also host applications which run on the PC.
This operating system is specially designed to run various applications with
an exact timing and a huge amount of consistency. Particularly, this can be
significant in measurement & industrial automation systems where a delay of
a program could cause a safety hazard.

Memory and Processors


The different kinds of processors used in an embedded system include
Digital Signal Processor (DSP), microprocessor, RISC processor,
microcontroller, ASSP processor, ASIP processor, and ARM processor. The
different types of memories of an embedded system are given in the below
chart.

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Memory

Embedded System Characteristics


• Generally, an embedded system executes a particular operation and
does the similar continually. For instance: A pager is constantly
functioning as a pager.
• All the computing systems have limitations on design metrics, but
those can be especially tight. Design metric is a measure of an
execution features like size, power, cost and also performance.
• It must perform fast enough and consume less power to increase
battery life.
• Several embedded systems should constantly react to changes in
the system and also calculate particular results in real time without
any delay. For instance, a car cruise controller; it continuously
displays and responds to speed & brake sensors. It must calculate
acceleration/de-accelerations frequently in a limited time; a delayed
computation can consequence in letdown to control the car.
• It must be based on a microcontroller or microprocessor based.
• It must require a memory, as its software generally inserts in ROM.
It does not require any secondary memories in the PC.
• It must need connected peripherals to attach input & output devices.
• An Embedded system is inbuilt with hardware and software where
the hardware is used for security and performance and Software is
used for more flexibility and features.

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Embedded System Applications
The applications of an embedded system basics include smart cards,
computer networking, satellites, telecommunications, digital consumer
electronics, missiles, etc.

Embedded System
Applications
• Embedded systems in automobiles include motor control, cruise
control, body safety, engine safety, robotics in an assembly line, car
multimedia, car entertainment, E-com access, mobiles etc.
• Embedded systems in telecommunications include networking,
mobile computing, and wireless communications, etc.
• Embedded systems in smart cards include banking, telephone and
security systems.
• Embedded Systems in satellites and missiles include defense,
communication, and aerospace
• Embedded systems in computer networking & peripherals include
image processing, networking systems, printers, network cards,
monitors and displays
• Embedded Systems in digital consumer electronics include set-top
boxes, DVDs, high definition TVs and digital cameras
Thus, this is all about the basics of embedded system basics and
applications. We all know that embedded systems are extremely fabulous
systems that play a vital role in many applications like equipment, industrial
instrumentation, etc.

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