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Overview of Embedded Systems Concepts

Embedded Systems (ES) are defined as a combination of hardware and software designed for specific tasks, with categories including standalone, real-time, networked, and mobile systems. Key components include sensors, actuators, and microcontrollers, while requirements focus on reliability, cost-effectiveness, and efficient resource usage. Challenges in development involve optimizing code, embedding operating systems, and ensuring efficient input/output operations.

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Overview of Embedded Systems Concepts

Embedded Systems (ES) are defined as a combination of hardware and software designed for specific tasks, with categories including standalone, real-time, networked, and mobile systems. Key components include sensors, actuators, and microcontrollers, while requirements focus on reliability, cost-effectiveness, and efficient resource usage. Challenges in development involve optimizing code, embedding operating systems, and ensuring efficient input/output operations.

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Embedded Systems

Introduction
Embedded Systems
Contents

Introduction to ES
GPS vs ES

Real Time Aspects


Introduction to
Embedded System
Embedded Systems
Introduction

• What is ES Examples
• Categories
• Components
• Requirements
• Challenges
• Trends in Development
• Common Design Metrics
Embedded System
Definition

“Any combination of Hardware and Software


which is intended to do a
Specific Task
can be called as an Embedded System”
Embedded
Systems
Examples
Embedded System
Categories

• Standalone
• Real Time
• Networked
• Mobile
Embedded System
Components

Software

Actuators DAC
Memory
uC
or

SOC
or
uP
FPGA/ASIC
Sensors ADC

Auxiliary Human Diagnostic


System Interfaces Port
(Power, Cooling)
Embedded System
Requirements

• Reliability
• Cost-effectiveness
• Low Power Consumption
• Efficient Usage of Processing Power
• Efficient Usage of Memory
• Appropriate Execution Time
Embedded System
Challenges

• Efficient Inputs/Outputs
• Embedding an OS
• Code Optimization
• Testing and Debugging
Embedded System
Trends in Development

• Processors Memory
• Operating Systems
• Programming
• Languages
• Development Tools
Embedded System
Common Design Metrics

• Time to Prototype Power

• Performance & Correctness Size


• NRE
• Maintainability & Flexibility
• Safety
• Unit Cost
• Time to Market
Embedded System
GSP vs ES

What do you think of your Desktops?


Does the size matter?
– Bluetooth Button
– Industrial Control Systems
Embedded System
Real Time Aspects

Hard Real Time


– Should meet its deadline – Life Critical Application
Firm Real Time
– Similar to Hard Real Time - Properties
Soft Real Time
– Can have tolerance in meeting its deadline
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