Christchurch Embedded .NET User Group - Introduction to Microsoft Embedded platforms - Session 1

Slide 1:Introduction to Microsoft embedded technologies – Session 1

Slide 2:Th e d e f i n i t i o n o f e mb e d d e d  From Wikipedia...  An embedded system is a special-purpose computer system designed to perform one or a few dedicated functions, often with real-time computing constraints. It is usually embedded as part of a complete device including hardware and mechanical parts. Since the embedded system is dedicated to specific tasks, design engineers can optimize it, reducing the size and cost of the product, or increasing the reliability and performance. Some embedded systems are mass- produced, benefiting from economies of scale. Also technically an embedded system 

Slide 3:Mi c r o s o f t ’ s p l a c e i n t h e e mb e d d e d wo r l d  .NET Micro Framework (non-MMU micro’s)  Windows CE  Windows Mobile  .NET Compact Framework  M