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Dr. Jeff Jackson Lecture 1-1 Electrical & Computer Engineering – Embedded Systems
Embedded Systems
Introduction to Embedded Systems
Dr. Jeff Jackson Lecture 1-2 Electrical & Computer Engineering – Embedded Systems
What is an Embedded System?
•A computing system designed to perform one or more
specific functions with specific system constraints
•Example constraints may include:
–Physical
•Size – limited space for electronic or mechanical components
•Weight – flight-based systems as an example
–Power – limited power supply (battery, solar only, zero power
footprint, energy harvesting only systems, etc.)
–Time – time constraints on code execution, system response
–Cost
•It is embedded in the sense that it is part of a larger
system often including both electronic and mechanical
components
