embedded systems

• Embedded system


  A computer system built into a larger machine to provide a means of control
• Embedded system


  • Washing machine
  • Traffic light
• Embedded systems


  • Perform a specific pre-programmed task which is stored in ROM
  • Use a combination of hardware and software
  • Perform only specific tasks
  • Often have a small amount of storage and low processing power
• An embedded system uses a control chip that manages the different program cycles in a washing machine
• An embedded system uses a control chip that determines when to change to a green or red light in a traffic light