- The World of Automation

Embedded system: is a system whose principal

function is not computational, but which is controlled by a computer embedded within it.

A combination of hardware and software which

together form a component of a larger machine.

An embedded system is designed to run on its own without human intervention, and may be required to respond to events in real time.

CPU and Software Memory Storage: ROM, RAM, PROM, EPROM Input: knobs, buttons, probes, sensors, A/D communications signals, panels Output: LCD display, microwave radiation, A/D communication signals Outputs = functions (inputs, elapsed time, )

Mission critical and life-threatening 24/7/365 and cant reboot at all No human intervention Multitasking and scheduling Optimized I/O by Assembly Language Limits, Inaccuracies of Fixed Precision Consumer market: Minimize Manufacturing Cost Fast time to market required No chance for future modification

 How How How

much hardware needed.? to meet the deadlines.? to reduce power

consumption..?
How

to design for upgradability .?

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the components are controlled by the

CPU to which it has been connected.

The

processor is programmed as per the

function of the embedded system.

The programming language is Embedded C. code is generated in PC, then logically

The

verified and then implemented into the CPU