An embedded system on a plug-in card with processor, memory, power supply, and external interfacesAn embedded system is a computer system—a combination of a, and peripheral devices—that has a dedicated function within a larger mechanical or electrical system. It is embedded as part of a complete device often including electrical or electronic hardware and mechanical parts.Because an embedded system typically controls physical operations of the machine that it is embedded within, it often has constraints. Embedded systems control many devices in common use today. Ninety-eight percent of all microprocessors manufactured are used in embedded systems.Modern embedded systems are often based on (i.e. Microprocessors with integrated memory and peripheral interfaces), but ordinary microprocessors (using external chips for memory and peripheral interface circuits) are also common, especially in more complex systems. In either case, the processor(s) used may be types ranging from general purpose to those specialized in certain class of computations, or even custom designed for the application at hand.

A common standard class of dedicated processors is the (DSP).Since the embedded system is dedicated to specific tasks, design engineers can optimize it to reduce the size and cost of the product and increase the reliability and performance. Some embedded systems are mass-produced, benefiting from.Embedded systems range from portable devices such as and, to large stationary installations like, and large complex systems like, systems,. Complexity varies from low, with a single microcontroller chip, to very high with multiple units, and networks mounted inside a large. See also:The origins of the and the can be traced back to the, which is an chip from (metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors) and was developed in the early 1960s. By 1964, MOS chips had reached higher and lower manufacturing costs than chips.

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MOS chips further increased in complexity at a rate predicted by, leading to (LSI) with hundreds of on a single MOS chip by the late 1960s. The application of MOS LSI chips to was the basis for the first microprocessors, as engineers began recognizing that a complete system could be contained on several MOS LSI chips.The first multi-chip microprocessors, the in 1969 and the in 1970, were developed with multiple MOS LSI chips. The first single-chip microprocessor was the, released on a single MOS LSI chip in 1971.

It was developed by, using his MOS technology, along with engineers and, and engineer. Development One of the very first recognizably modern embedded systems was thedeveloped ca. 1965 by at the. At the project's inception, the Apollo guidance computer was considered the riskiest item in the Apollo project as it employed the then newly developed to reduce the size and weight. An early mass-produced embedded system was the for the, released in 1961.

If your embedded system uses only free software, you can reduce the cost of software licenses to zero. Even the development tools are free, unless you choose a commercial embedded Linux edition. Of course, using Linux is not free of cost. You still need substantial learning and engineering efforts to achieve your goals. Embedded Linux System Design and Development by P. Read online, or download in secure PDF format. Based upon the authors' experience in designing and deploying an embedded Linux system with a variety of applications, Embedded Linux System Design and Development contains a full embedded Linux system development roadmap for systems.

When the Minuteman II went into production in 1966, the D-17 was replaced with a new computer that was the first high-volume use of integrated circuits.Since these early applications in the 1960s, embedded systems have come down in price and there has been a dramatic rise in processing power and functionality. An early for example, the (released in 1971), was designed for and other small systems but still required external memory and support chips. In 1978 National Engineering Manufacturers Association released a 'standard' for programmable microcontrollers, including almost any computer-based controllers, such as single board computers, numerical, and event-based controllers.As the cost of microprocessors and microcontrollers fell it became feasible to replace expensive knob-based components such as and with up/down buttons or knobs read out by a microprocessor even in consumer products. By the early 1980s, memory, input and output system components had been integrated into the same chip as the processor forming a. Microcontrollers find applications where a general-purpose computer would be too costly.A comparatively low-cost microcontroller may be programmed to fulfill the same role as a large number of separate components.

Although in this context an embedded system is usually more complex than a traditional solution, most of the complexity is contained within the microcontroller itself. Very few additional components may be needed and most of the design effort is in the software.

Software prototype and test can be quicker compared with the design and construction of a new circuit not using an embedded processor.Applications. Embedded Computer Sub-Assembly for Accupoll Electronic Voting MachineEmbedded systems are commonly found in consumer, industrial, automotive, home appliances, medical, commercial and military applications.Telecommunications systems employ numerous embedded systems from for the network to at the end user.Computer networking uses dedicated and to route data.include, mobile phones, receivers, and.Household appliances, such as, and, include embedded systems to provide flexibility, efficiency and features. Advanced systems use networked to more accurately and efficiently control temperature that can change by time of day. Embedded system using MicroVGAEmbedded systems range from at all, in systems dedicated only to one task, to complex that resemble modern computer desktop operating systems.Simple embedded devices use, graphic or character ( for example) with a simple.More sophisticated devices that use a graphical screen with sensing or screen-edge buttons provide flexibility while minimizing space used: the meaning of the buttons can change with the screen, and selection involves the natural behavior of pointing at what is desired. Often have a screen with a 'joystick button' for a pointing device.Some systems provide user interface remotely with the help of a serial (e.g., etc.) or network (e.g. ) connection. This approach gives several advantages: extends the capabilities of embedded system, avoids the cost of a display, simplifies and allows one to build a rich user interface on the PC.

A good example of this is the combination of an running on an embedded device (such as an ) or a. The user interface is displayed in a on a PC connected to the device, therefore needing no software to be installed.Processors in embedded systems Examples of properties of typical embedded computers when compared with general-purpose counterparts are low power consumption, small size, rugged operating ranges, and low per-unit cost. This comes at the price of limited processing resources, which make them significantly more difficult to program and to interact with. However, by building intelligence mechanisms on top of the hardware, taking advantage of possible existing sensors and the existence of a network of embedded units, one can both optimally manage available resources at the unit and network levels as well as provide augmented functions, well beyond those available. For example, intelligent techniques can be designed to manage power consumption of embedded systems.Embedded processors can be broken into two broad categories. Ordinary microprocessors (μP) use separate integrated circuits for memory and peripherals. Microcontrollers (μC) have on-chip peripherals, thus reducing power consumption, size and cost.

In contrast to the personal computer market, many different basic are used since software is custom-developed for an application and is not a commodity product installed by the end user. Both as well as various degrees of are used. As well as non-RISC processors are found. Word lengths vary from 4-bit to 64-bits and beyond, although the most typical remain 8/16-bit. Most architectures come in a large number of different variants and shapes, many of which are also manufactured by several different companies.have been developed for embedded systems use. General-purpose microprocessors are also used in embedded systems, but generally, require more support circuitry than microcontrollers.Ready-made computer boards and PC/104+ are examples of standards for ready-made computer boards intended for small, low-volume embedded and ruggedized systems, mostly x86-based.

These are often physically small compared to a standard PC, although still quite large compared to most simple (8/16-bit) embedded systems. They often use, or an embedded such as,. Sometimes these boards use non-x86 processors.In certain applications, where small size or power efficiency are not primary concerns, the components used may be compatible with those used in general purpose x86 personal computers. Boards such as the VIA range help to bridge the gap by being PC-compatible but highly integrated, physically smaller or have other attributes making them attractive to embedded engineers.

The advantage of this approach is that low-cost commodity components may be used along with the same software development tools used for general software development. Systems built in this way are still regarded as embedded since they are integrated into larger devices and fulfill a single role. Examples of devices that may adopt this approach are and, which contain code specific to the application.However, most ready-made embedded systems boards are not PC-centered and do not use the ISA or PCI buses. When a processor is involved, there may be little benefit to having a standardized bus connecting discrete components, and the environment for both hardware and software tools may be very different.One common design style uses a small system module, perhaps the size of a business card, holding high density chips such as an -based processor and peripherals, external for storage, and for runtime memory.

The module vendor will usually provide boot software and make sure there is a selection of operating systems, usually including and some real time choices. These modules can be manufactured in high volume, by organizations familiar with their specialized testing issues, and combined with much lower volume custom mainboards with application-specific external peripherals.Implementation of embedded systems has advanced so that they can easily be implemented with already-made boards that are based on worldwide accepted platforms.

These platforms include, but are not limited to, and.ASIC and FPGA solutions A common array for very-high-volume embedded systems is the (SoC) that contains a complete system consisting of multiple processors, multipliers, caches and interfaces on a single chip. SoCs can be implemented as an (ASIC) or using a (FPGA).Peripherals.

Main article:There are several different types of software architecture in common use.Simple control loop In this design, the software simply has a. The loop, each of which manages a part of the hardware or software.

Hence it is called a simple control loop or control loop.Interrupt-controlled system Some embedded systems are predominantly controlled. This means that tasks performed by the system are triggered by different kinds of events; an interrupt could be generated, for example, by a timer in a predefined frequency, or by a serial port controller receiving a byte.These kinds of systems are used if event handlers need low latency, and the event handlers are short and simple. Usually, these kinds of systems run a simple task in a main loop also, but this task is not very sensitive to unexpected delays.Sometimes the interrupt handler will add longer tasks to a queue structure.

Later, after the interrupt handler has finished, these tasks are executed by the main loop. This method brings the system close to a multitasking kernel with discrete processes.Cooperative multitasking A nonpreemptive multitasking system is very similar to the simple control loop scheme, except that the loop is hidden in an.

The programmer defines a series of tasks, and each task gets its own environment to “run” in. When a task is idle, it calls an idle routine, usually called “pause”, “wait”, “yield”, “nop” (stands for no operation), etc.The advantages and disadvantages are similar to that of the control loop, except that adding new software is easier, by simply writing a new task, or adding to the queue.Preemptive multitasking or multi-threading In this type of system, a low-level piece of code switches between tasks or threads based on a timer (connected to an interrupt). This is the level at which the system is generally considered to have an 'operating system' kernel. Neutrino Technical Library. Retrieved 2007-04-21. Heath, Steve (2003).

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Dan Geer, November 2013. YouTube, ongoing from 2013. yearly event with conferences, workshops and tutorials covering all aspects of embedded systems and software., workshop covering educational aspects of embedded systems.

Based upon the authors' experience in designing and deploying an embedded Linux system with a variety of applications, Embedded Linux System Design and Development contains a full embedded Linux system development roadmap for systems architects and software programmers. Explaining the issues that arise out of the use of Linux in embedded systems, the book facilitates movement to embedded Linux from traditional real-time operating systems, and describes the system design model containing embedded Linux.This book delivers practical solutions for writing, debugging, and profiling applications and drivers in embedded Linux, and for understanding Linux BSP architecture.

It enables you to understand: various drivers such as serial, I2C and USB gadgets; uClinux architecture and its programming model; and the embedded Linux graphics subsystem. The text also promotes learning of methods to reduce system boot time, optimize memory and storage, and find memory leaks and corruption in applications.This volume benefits IT managers in planning to choose an embedded Linux distribution and in creating a roadmap for OS transition. It also describes the application of the Linux licensing model in commercial products.; December 2005.

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